Kerri-Lea Grant
Edmonton
Summary
Dedicated professional with a supportive personality and critical thinking skills. Proven ability to develop behavior support plans and foster family collaboration, enhancing individual growth and well-being. Committed to trauma-informed care and effective teamwork in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Lori McMillan
07.2019 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with individual fostering trust and open communication while providing respite care services both at home and on community outings
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies, minimizing stress on both the individual and her family.
- Communicated proactively with parents regarding any changes during respite stays.
- Collaborated with families to address the individual needs effectively.
- Coordinated recreational activities for individual promoting socialization and engagement
Theraputic Assistant Behaviour Therapy
Edmonton Catholic School District
03.2019 - Current
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher and multi disciplinary team to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Facilitated small group instruction targeted toward specific skill gaps or areas needing improvement based on identified student needs.
- Coordinated with other staff members to ensure seamless transitions between classes or grade levels for students requiring additional support services.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Served as a mentor for new therapeutic assistants in behaviour therapy and educational assistants, sharing best practices and offering guidance throughout their first years in the role.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills through daily case notes and data collection
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
Lead Educational Assistant
Elves Special Needs Society
10.2009 - 03.2019
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Supported students with variety of by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with a multi disciplinary team
- Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
- Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
- Developed a strong rapport with families during home visits
- Developed behaviour Support plans with a holistic approach to ensure the students needs were met
Team Leader
Key Support Services
10.2004 - 10.2007
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between team members and the residents
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, social outings, and other necessary engagements for group home residents.
- Assisted residents in achieving personal growth goals through therapeutic interventions as appropriate based on individual needs assessment results.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to improve their independence and overall quality of life.
- Documented daily progress notes, tracking resident milestones and reporting any concerns promptly to supervisors or case managers as needed.
- Managed medication administration accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timing according to physician orders.
- Offered emotional support to residents during difficult moments, helping them cope with challenges in a healthy manner.
- Implemented individualized care plans for each resident, addressing their unique needs and goals.
- Served as an advocate for group home residents when communicating with family members or other external parties involved in their care.
Education
Rehabilitation Practioner
Grant MacEwan
Edmonton, AB04-2000
Skills
- Family and individual collaboration
- Supportive personality
- Critical thinking
- Problem identification
- Multi disciplinary team collaboration
- Teamwork
- Autism support
- Disability awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Behaviour Support plan development
- Trauma Informed care
Languages
English
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - Current
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Lori McMillan
07.2019 - Current
Theraputic Assistant Behaviour Therapy
Edmonton Catholic School District
03.2019 - Current
Lead Educational Assistant
Elves Special Needs Society
10.2009 - 03.2019
Team Leader
Key Support Services
10.2004 - 10.2007
Rehabilitation Practioner
Grant MacEwan
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