Katelyn Williams
Cape St George,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Disability Support Worker at L’arche Homefires, excelling in crisis management and community engagement. Proven ability to lead teams, administer medications, and foster independence in clients while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and compassionate interpersonal communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Cape St George Volunteer Fire Department
Cape St George, Canada
07.2025 - Current
- Collaborate with fellow firefighters to execute emergency response efforts
- Assess situations rapidly to determine appropriate responses
- Stay calm in high stress & fast paced work environments
- Handle and transport items weighing over 30 pounds consistently
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared spaces, vehicles, and personal gear to ensure readiness for operations
Chairperson/Secretary
Cape St George Sports and Recreation Committee
Cape St George, Canada
02.2025 - Current
- Coordinate community events to engage residents and foster local connections
- Collaborate with committee members and local organizations to enhance event planning and fundraising efforts
- Create meeting agendas
- Record minutes at committee meetings to ensure accurate documentation and follow-up
- Prepare grant applications to secure funding for projects
Private Home Care Provider
Cape St George, Canada
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided assistance with personal care
- Meal prep
- Provided assistance with eating and drinking
- Maintained cleanliness of all areas inside the home
- Provided support in daily living while encouraging independence
Disability Support Worker
L’arche Homefires
Wolfville, Canada
05.2018 - 12.2020
- Disability Support Worker (Group home assistant & House Leader)
- Led four-person team in providing support services to clients
- Administered medications to clients according to prescribed schedules.
- Provided support in daily living while encouraging independence
- Assisted clients with personal care
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients based on dietary needs.
- Assisted clients with doctors' appointments
- Assisted clients with learning new skills
- Found creative ways to help clients enjoy their employment
- Oversaw monthly budgets and maintained accurate receipt records to ensure financial accountability
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies bi-weekly to maintain essential resources for clients
- Strived to provide kinship, acceptance and compassion to clients.
Education
Emergency Medical Responder
St.John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Corner Brook, NL06-2026
Diploma - Co-op\Options and Opportunities program
Horton High School
Greenwich, NS01-2018
Skills
- Emergency response
- First aid and CPR
- Emergency medical treatment
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Customer service skills
- Community engagement
- Community outreach
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate approach
- Emergency medical treatment
- First aid certified
Awards
- Honours with distinction
- The O2 program award
- The Co-op program award
Timeline
Volunteer Fire Fighter
Cape St George Volunteer Fire Department
07.2025 - Current
Chairperson/Secretary
Cape St George Sports and Recreation Committee
02.2025 - Current
Private Home Care Provider
11.2022 - 04.2023
Disability Support Worker
L’arche Homefires
05.2018 - 12.2020
Emergency Medical Responder
St.John Ambulance Saint-Jean
Diploma - Co-op\Options and Opportunities program
Horton High School