Kristy Willicombe
Markdale
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct service professional with 5 years experience supporting individuals. Proven ability to coordinate care, collaborate with coworkers and support individuals with empathy and professionalism. Seeking to leverage hands on experience and leadership skills to transition in to a part time coordinator role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Service Worker
South East Grey Support Services
04.2021 - Current
- Promoted independence among individuals through teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
- Enhanced individual safety by diligently monitoring their well-being and reporting any concerns to supervisors.
- Coordinated recreational activities that promoted socialization among peers while also improving overall mental health for individuals
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Supporting individuals with empathy and professionalism.
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling and time management
- Individual advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Documentation and reporting
- Assist with Daily living activities, medication management and behavior support plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes in compliance with the agency.
- collaborate with team members and and coordinators to implement personalized care.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, NoneSkills
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Daily living activities
- Housekeeping tasks
- Medication monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Safety awareness
- Compassionate care
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid
- Mental Heath First Aid
- Safe talk
- Dementia information session
- Schizophrenia information session
- Seizure first aid
Timeline
Direct Service Worker
South East Grey Support Services
04.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Education
Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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