Dedicated and compassionate professional seeking a part-time position as a Developmental Service Worker, specializing in support for clients and students with diverse needs. Proven ability to foster positive relationships and create inclusive environments that empower individuals to achieve their goals. Committed to utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills to advocate for the unique requirements of each client. Eager to contribute to a team that values empathy, collaboration, and personal growth.
*Practiced active listening and observing with empathy when others share struggles in life.
*Organized and prepared the monthly church bulletin, ensuring time distribution is on time.
*Created safe spaces where people feel heard and supported at the same time, and advocated for Catholic Women's League members who were less fortunate or privileged.
*Build strong relationships with community members while speaking to groups and engaging in church discussion meetings.
*Assisted students with diverse needs in functional behaviour in the development of self-regulation using token boards, iPad, and reinforcer and cue cards.
*Actively promoted and led physical/health activities while encouraging pro-social skills during unstructured play time.
*Provided prompts in the form of visual schedules, routine tasks to assist with morning, recess, lunch, and after-school routines.
*Learned strong collaboration and inclusive practice skills through listening attentively and observing special education staff to implement student IEP's
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