Karen Gallant

Community Living North Bay

North Bay, Ontario

05.1986 - 03.2025

Supported and built caring relationships with people with developmental and cognitive disorders, including dementia.
Helped individuals address disabilities and work towards having the best day possible.
Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
Developed effective strategies for working with challenging behaviors related to disabilities.
Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to maintain the best possible health.
Prepared individuals for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
Attended conferences and workshops related to developmental disabilities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices.
Instructed individuals on basic life skills such as budgeting, meal planning, or household maintenance tasks.
Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans, or provide input regarding an individual's care.
Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
Assisted individuals in developing meaningful relationships within their communities.
Conducted assessments of individuals' abilities, needs, interests, and preferences.
Monitored medication use by clients in accordance with physician instructions.
Coordinated medical appointments for clients according to their individual needs.
Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.