Provide support and assist with daily living to individuals living in Intensive Supports, Share Your Home, Long Term Care and Supported Independent Living locations.
Complete annual Individual Support Plans and collaborate with team members.
Follow agency procedures and protocols to maintain individuals' files, including completing accurately detailed reports and records relative to the needs of the individuals within a confidential manner.
Facilitate community connections and participation, promoting inclusion, independence and positive experiences for individuals.
Assist with organizing, submitting and participating in Passport Funded programs and experiences.
Provide education and offer options, assisting the individual to make their own informed decisions.
Advocate for individuals' needs and rights.
Provide assistance with personal care.
Collaborate with families, caregivers, and team members, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring a cohesive approach to best support the individual.
Provide flexibility within working hours to accommodate individuals receiving support.
Participate in monthly Streamline Operations meetings to identify processes that can be simplified to be more efficient and effective.
AIMS Trainer
Alice Saddy Association
05.2018 - Current
Coordinate with Human Resources and fellow AIMS trainers to ensure timely skill acquisition for new employees and students.
Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
Deliver clear and comprehensive training sessions, adapting to different learning styles and abilities.
Provide guidance and mentorship to new employees and students, giving them confidence to provide enhanced quality of service and supports.
Student Supervisor
Alice Saddy Association
09.2017 - Current
Mentor students, providing strong leadership skills in the areas of guidance, support and communication.
Collaborate with Agency Student Manager as well as Fanshawe College Supervisor to maintain a consistent and supportive placement experience for the student.
Coordinate AIMS training, weekly meetings, schedule and shadow shifts during the student on-boarding process.
Provide weekly evaluations, including meaningful feedback, assignments and future goals.
Direct Support Professional
Self Employed Services
05.2009 - 12.2018
Provided supports within the family home, as well as at the individual's volunteer jobs.
Provided respite care, meal preparation, light housekeeping duties and transportation.
Maintained ongoing communication with parents.
Promoted physical well-being by supporting individual in engaging in regular exercise routines at their local gym and tailored their workouts to suit their abilities.
Education
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Fanshawe College
London, ON
04-2008
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/TRAINING
Understanding Grief and Loss and How to Support People with an Intellectual/ Developmental Disability in Coping with Grief and Loss- 2024