Kelsey Luinge
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
I am a live-in caregiver dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in extensive quality of life goal-planning, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. I've worked with both children and adults with varying mental health barriers and disabilities. My life passion is to help others. I am seeking a fulfilling remote job that aligns with my passion. Optimal working hours for me would be between the hours of 9:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday, with some availability on evenings and weekends as well.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HomeShare Provider/In-Home Caregiver
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
04.2022 - Current
- Improved client well-being by providing personalized and compassionate in-home care services.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients through attentive assistance with daily activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, reading, writing, fostering friendships, etc.
- Extensive goal-planning, appointment setting, and collaboration with daytime support workers to create a learning-centered environment for a young lady recovering from a brain damage accident.
- Promoted client independence and deeper satisfaction in her life by encouraging participation in self-care tasks, daily affirmations and emotional well-being check-ups.
Behaviour Interventionist
Pivot Point
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Improved student behavior by developing and implementing tailored intervention plans.
- Enhanced communication between parents and school staff for better understanding of individual student needs.
- Conducted thorough assessments for accurate identification of behavioral issues in students.
- One on one behavior therapy using Operant Conditioning Model with children. Complex care work for children with Autism.
Community Support Worker
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing each client's unique needs and goals for improved quality of life. Goal progression, record keeping, medical appointment assistance, etc, within Outreach services.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of community support services of summer fun program for youth with disabilities and/or mental health barriers in summer 2021.
Shift Manager
McDonalds
08.2012 - 06.2021
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
- Achieved consistent customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed employee schedules, cash audits, sales projections planning.
- Involvement in McHappy Day fundraisers, donation deliveries to local hospital.
- Multimedia assistant, created crew presentations and crew incentive programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC12.2020
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Complex Care for Children
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- First Aid and Safety
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Empathetic and goal-oriented coaching skills
- Progress Documentation Office & Administrative competency and efficiency
- Academic writing, research, and presentation skills
- Customer Service & Business Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Occupational First Aid Level 1 (valid through 2024)
Food Safe certification + Caring about Food Safety certification
Class 5 Driver's license & reliable transportation.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI Blue Card)
Social Capital & Sexual Health training certificates via CSCL
Shift Management Course & Verification via McDonalds
36 completed courses on Relias Learning with topics varying such as Depression, Incident reporting, Anger Management support, Abuse & Neglect support, Communication with Families support, etc.
Hobbies
My hobbies include reading (mostly self-care and life improvement strategies), astrophotography, crafts such as Vision Board creation, cooking, boxing, and online product creation on template sites such as Zazzle.
Timeline
HomeShare Provider/In-Home Caregiver
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
04.2022 - Current
Behaviour Interventionist
Pivot Point
12.2021 - 04.2022
Community Support Worker
Chilliwack Society For Community Living
04.2021 - 12.2021
Shift Manager
McDonalds
08.2012 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Psychology
University of The Fraser Valley
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