Lacey Coulombe
Medicine Hat,Canada
Summary
Seeking employment that offers the opportunity to grow and learn within a collaborative team or independently. Eager to acquire knowledge and take on responsibilities that will contribute to success within your organization.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
CORE Association
10.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily documentation and administrative work
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Conducted ISP meetings with individuals and families along with other agencies supporting individuals to insure goals are met and new goals are made.
- Reporting completed Quarterly
Family Coach/Behavioural Aide
Carolina Hall - Creative Minds
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Encouraged open dialogue among family members to foster understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
- Served as a resource for families by connecting them to relevant community services and assistance programs.
- Developed personalized action plans for each family to foster growth and positive change.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify areas of improvement within family dynamics.
- Assisted families in setting realistic goals and supported them through the process of achieving those objectives.
- Facilitated workshops on parenting skills, stress management, and self-care for the betterment of family life.
- Collaborated with other professionals, such as therapists and social workers, to provide a holistic support system for families.
- Empowered parents to make informed decisions for their children''s education, health, and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored progress regularly through follow-up meetings and adjusted coaching strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Implemented evidence-based practices in coaching sessions to promote lasting improvements in family functioning.
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring timely documentation of progress notes and accurate recordkeeping.
- Provided tailored coaching sessions based on individual family needs and circumstances.
- Promoted a safe environment during coaching sessions by establishing clear boundaries and expectations with clients.
- Improved parent-child relationships by teaching effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.
- Educated clients and families on importance of mental health and self-care.
DSW1
Redi enterprises
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Duties included, Dsw1 is a job position were you are supporting our individuals getting them out into the community to maintain and help achieve independence, at home, with doctors appointments, going to the mall, grocery shopping
- You name it
- Making sure our individuals needs are met and maintained
- A dsw1 helps out with coverage along with managing a case load of their own
Teachers Assistant
Building Blocks Childcare Centres
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Duties included guiding children daily in their learning and socialization experiences
- Helped with snack prep and light cleaning duties
- Engaging in activities and centre time
- Taught circle time with songs and learning shapes, letters, animal sounds and how to say hi in many languages like French, Spanish, Japanese etc..
Ralph's Texas Bar and Steakhouse
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Duties included restocking salsa and potato trays, cleaning and polishing silverware, bussing tables, keeping restaurant clean and helped to set up for reservations and staff parties
Future Shop
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Duties included handling cash, customer service, counting cash at end of shift, setting up displays, new staff job shadowed me to demonstrate their job duties
Certified Sunday School Teacher
Southview Church of God
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Duties include planning and implementing lessons, supervision of children and snack preparation
Education
Addictions And Community Service Worker - Social Work
Reeves Collage
Calgary, AB01.2024
Skills
- Good sense of humor
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Efficient and effective
- Great people skills
- Patient
- Positive attitude
- Fast learner
- Self-awareness
- Motivational strategies
- Online training experience
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
- Professionalism
- Professional Development
- Adaptability
- Data organization
- Cross-training
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety awareness
- Daily living assistance
- Professional boundaries
- Behavioral support
- Mental health assistance
- Disability care
- Emergency response training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Volunteer Experience
Certified Sunday School Teacher, Southview Church of God, 01/01/12, 12/31/14, Duties include planning and implementing lessons, supervision of children and snack preparation.
References
Available upon request
Certificatesandtrainings
- First aid and cpr level c
- Autism trainings
- Aprp
- Violence in the workplace
- Med admin
- Harm reduction
- Trauma informed care
Certification
Diploma in Addictions and Community Service Work
CPR and First Aid
Harm reduction
Trauma Informed Care
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
CORE Association
10.2023 - Current
Family Coach/Behavioural Aide
Carolina Hall - Creative Minds
08.2023 - 09.2023
DSW1
Redi enterprises
12.2021 - 06.2022
Teachers Assistant
Building Blocks Childcare Centres
05.2016 - 01.2018
Ralph's Texas Bar and Steakhouse
10.2015 - 12.2015
Future Shop
08.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Sunday School Teacher
Southview Church of God
01.2012 - 01.2014
Addictions And Community Service Worker - Social Work
Reeves Collage
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