Julieta Nedd
Waterloo,ON
Summary
To use my twelve years of experience and training, providing support to Senior Day Program Older Adults and special needs clients, as the full time City of Kitchener Inclusion Support Worker.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Support Worker
City of Kitchener Senior Day Program
01.2012 - Current
- Assists participants to actively engage in small group and one to one activities during various recreation programs (quizzes, discussions, active games, crafts) to support socialization
- Ensures the safety of participants during the Senior Day Program (arrival, throughout the day, and departure)
- Assists participants with washroom assistance including toileting, handwashing and personal hygiene as required
- Helps with meal service and eating as required
- Assists participants with the use of assistive devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes), lifts and transfers and going for walks in and outside of the building
- Reminds participants to take medications and documents this on the appropriate forms
- Observes participants physical and cognitive conditions and reports to appropriate staff as well as ensuring it is written in the staff communication book
- Implements Montessori Methods for Dementia effectively during programs
- Uses Responsive Behaviours training techniques for dealing with challenging participants
- Ensures there is a safe environment for participants during the SMART Exercise Program (one to one support and leading as required)
- Exhibits empathic, supportive listening skills consistently when interacting with participants.
Direct Support Worker: Residential Service
K-W Habilitation Services
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Provides individualized support and guidance for adults with developmental disabilities in all aspects of daily living
- Helps clients to build on social skills, gross motor skill development, and leisure and sensory stimulation
- Supports clients to participate in the community and to have access to resources to help in their daily lives.
Education
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Medix School
Kitchener, ON12.2009
Skills
- Proven track record providing one to one support and small group assistance to older adults and special needs clients so that they can actively engage in program activities
- Excellent interpersonal skills working with participants, Senior Day Program staff transportation staff from other organizations, and families and volunteers
- Adept at handling challenging situations (incontinence, falls, medication reminders)
- Works well under pressure to accomplish tasks in a calm, yet timely manner
- Committed and co-operative team player
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and the Senior Day Program Data Base
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Volunteer Experience
- Elizabeth Ziegler Public School, Volunteer, 2007-01-01, 2008-12-31, Planned activities to maintain a positive educational environment for students, Interacted with the children to encourage play and learning, Prepared nutritional snacks daily for students
- Edna Staebler Public School, Volunteer, 2007-01-01, 2008-12-31, Planned activities to maintain a positive educational environment for students, Interacted with the children to encourage play and learning, Prepared nutritional snacks daily for students
- Little Lamb Preschool, Volunteer, 2007-01-01, 2008-12-31, Planned activities to maintain a positive educational environment for students, Interacted with the children to encourage play and learning, Prepared nutritional snacks daily for students
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Inclusion Support Worker
City of Kitchener Senior Day Program
01.2012 - Current
Direct Support Worker: Residential Service
K-W Habilitation Services
01.2009 - 01.2019
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Medix School
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