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Kandis C. Lord

Chilliwack,BC

Summary

Proactive worker with extensive field experience and strong communication skills. Demonstrates high productivity in daily activities while actively seeking opportunities to enhance client care. Known for effective empathy and time management, leading to improved client well-being and comfort. Proven ability to build rapport with clients and families, ensuring comfort and safety.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Worker

Teddy's Homes
Chilliwack, BC
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Provided resident respite support for Indigenous children living in care with ADD, ADHD, NSSID, and FASD.
  • Scheduled and facilitated appropriate professional intervention and treatment.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Administered medication to respite participants according to prescribed instructions from physicians or other medical professionals.
  • Recorded daily and monthly status progress, and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Attended meetings with case management, social workers, and family members regarding the progress of the plan of care for youth in care.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving the safety or well-being of youth in residence.
  • Organized recreational activities for youth in care, such as sports, games, and arts and crafts.
  • Administered prescribed medications and first aid treatment when needed.

TAILOR BUSINESS, OWNER/OPERATOR

Sew'in Pressed
01.2004 - 06.2023
  • Specialized in custom, bespoke wares.
  • Bridal, men's suits, equestrian show attire (saddle suits, vests, breeches, etc.).
  • Specialized alterations.
  • Computerized programs, including business ledgers, accounting, website building, social media marketing, spreadsheets, word processing, and taxes.
  • Instructed sewing lessons, including one-on-one and small group settings, provided leadership and guidance while teaching groups and helping with new or already started projects, knowledge, and care of personal machines, needles, an array of seam finishing, and pressing.
  • Operating an industrial leather straight stitch, an industrial 6-head serger with running chainstitch, an open-horned blind hemmer, a weighted gravity-fed press (dry, steam), a coverlock serger with 12 serge finishings, rotary blades, scissors, chisels, a scratch awl, round drive punches, a rotary punch, a poly mallet, pins, and markers.
  • Extensive knowledge in working with different textiles: silks, knits, vinyl, lace, leather, and wool.
  • Custom pattern drafting: custom work drafted from pictures provided, product copy.
  • Professional customer service relations and management.

Nursery Worker

Wilsons Heather Nursery
10.2001 - 08.2002
  • Transplanted seedlings and young plants to promote growth, and prepare plants for sale or transfer to other locations.
  • Water, pruned, and groomed plants and trees to maintain health.
  • Unloaded plants and nursery items from delivery trucks.
  • Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.

Respite/Youth Outreach Worker

Ministry Of Children And Family Development
07.1998 - 09.2000
  • Provided resident support for children in care living with ADD, ADHD, NSSID, FASD
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with daily living needs and independent living skills, such as cooking.
  • Planned engaging recreational, developmental, and entertainment activities.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly logs, progress reports, and reports for each child.
  • Maintained relationships with team leaders and community members to facilitate outreach services for youth.
  • Maintained safe and hazard-free environments.
  • Maintained connections and communication with social workers, team leaders, teachers, and co-workers.
  • Assisted children with first responder care in emergency situations.

Respite Care Worker

Orenda Services To Children
06.1996 - 07.1998
  • Provided resident support for children in care living with ADD, ADHD, NSSID, FASD
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with daily living needs such as cooking, cleaning, and transportation to and from appointments and school.
  • Planned engaging recreational, developmental, and entertainment activities.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for each child.
  • Maintained safe and hazard-free environments.
  • Maintained connections and communication with social workers, team leaders, teachers, and co-workers.
  • Assisted children with first responder care in emergency situations.

Education

Food Safe Level 1

Teddy's Homes
Chilliwack, BC
11-2023

Gentle Teachings Level 1

H.O.M.E. Society
Abbotsford, BC
10-2023

Mental Health First Aid Level 1

First Nations
Chilliwack, BC
09-2023

Tailoring Apprenticeship

Bobbin Along Tailor Shop
Chilliwack, BC
12.2003

High School Diploma -

University of Fraser Valley
Chilliwack

Skills

  • Time management
  • Supervision and mentoring
  • Teaching strategy adaptation
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Client record management
  • Behavioral redirection
  • Problem identification
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team collaboration and independence
  • Computer proficiency

Timeline

Respite Care Worker

Teddy's Homes
07.2023 - 04.2024

TAILOR BUSINESS, OWNER/OPERATOR

Sew'in Pressed
01.2004 - 06.2023

Nursery Worker

Wilsons Heather Nursery
10.2001 - 08.2002

Respite/Youth Outreach Worker

Ministry Of Children And Family Development
07.1998 - 09.2000

Respite Care Worker

Orenda Services To Children
06.1996 - 07.1998

Food Safe Level 1

Teddy's Homes

Gentle Teachings Level 1

H.O.M.E. Society

Mental Health First Aid Level 1

First Nations

Tailoring Apprenticeship

Bobbin Along Tailor Shop

High School Diploma -

University of Fraser Valley

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