KATRINA PERRI
Victoria,BC
Summary
Seeking a permanent position that will allow for skill development and the opportunity to showcase strengths.
Committed to prove the ability to adapt quickly in fast-paced and challenging environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Greater Victoria School District #61
03.2012 - Current
- Currently working as an Educational Assistant through the Greater Victoria School District #61, providing education to students with all diverse needs.
- Support students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Displays strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
Home Share Provider
Integra Services
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided a home share situation, for a semi-independent man with developmental disabilities, through Integra Services
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills for client, while managing work and personal life
- Provided client with meals and active programs to assist him a well balanced and healthier lifestyle choices
- Worked well with all of his team members
Community Support Worker
Community Options
06.2011 - 03.2020
- Provided respite work through Community Options, with an active woman with cognitive disabilities.
- Skills demonstrated include Community support, cooking, recreation and other community and household activities.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
Community Support Worker
Community Living BC
06.2001 - 06.2013
- Position provided respite work, under subcontract through Community Living BC, working with a man with cognitive disabilities.
- Skills demonstrated include Community support, cooking, cleaning and shopping for the individual.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to tailor support services for individual client requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that address both mental and physical health needs.
Community Support Worker
Community Living BC
06.2005 - 06.2011
- Respite work through Community Living BC, with a woman with cognitive disabilities
- Skills demonstrated include Community support, cooking, leisure activities and other community and household activities.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to tailor support services for individual client requirements.
- Established trust-based relationships with client through empathetic communication and active listening skills.
Community Support Worker
West Coast Human Services
06.2004 - 06.2011
- Worked at West Coast Human Services with adults with both physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Skills demonstrated included: Community support, personal care, cooking, cleaning, and other community and household activities.
- Maintained accurate case records to track progress, sharing relevant updates with supervisory staff and manager as needed.
- Supported clients in crisis situations by providing immediate interventions and coordinating with emergency services.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE 2004
Camosun College
VictoriaHigh School Diploma -
Belmont Secondary School
Victoria, BC06-2001
Skills
- Completed certificate for the Community Support Worker Program
- Certificates for First Aid, CPR, Food safe level one, Anaphylaxis training, Naloxone training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Medical chart documentation
- Needs Assessment
- Emergency Response
- Safety Compliance
- Injury Prevention
- Cooking meals
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Goal Setting
- Client Transportation
- Time management abilities
- Documentation and record keeping
- Diet and nutrition
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attentive to People
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Home Share Provider
Integra Services
02.2023 - 12.2024
Educational Assistant
Greater Victoria School District #61
03.2012 - Current
Community Support Worker
Community Options
06.2011 - 03.2020
Community Support Worker
Community Living BC
06.2005 - 06.2011
Community Support Worker
West Coast Human Services
06.2004 - 06.2011
Community Support Worker
Community Living BC
06.2001 - 06.2013
Some College (No Degree) - COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE 2004
Camosun College
High School Diploma -
Belmont Secondary School
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