Leeca Anne Marie Haldane
Millet,AB
Summary
Dedicated elder and child care provider with strengths in compassionate caregiving and meticulous care plan development. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through reliable support and effective communication.
Professional caregiver with background in delivering high-quality elder and child care services. Skilled in creating supportive, individualized care plans and enhancing clients' well-being. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic care settings. Reliable and resourceful with effective communication and time management skills.
Professional caregiver with proven track record in providing high-quality elder and child care. Adept at creating safe and supportive environment, managing daily activities, and ensuring well-being. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination with family members and healthcare providers. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in personal care, medication management, and emergency response.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elder Care Provider
Private Residence
100 Mile House, BC
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Improved elderly clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to promote mental well-being.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance client comfort and independence.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings to maintain engagement.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to family members and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored clients'' health conditions, promptly reporting any concerns to medical professionals for proper intervention.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Implemented strategies for fall prevention, creating a safer environment for elderly individuals at risk of injury.
- Conducted regular safety assessments of the home environment, identifying potential hazards and implementing solutions accordingly.
- Developed personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, using data to adjust care plans as necessary.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between levels of care for clients experiencing changes in health status or living arrangements.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing individual needs and preferences in a timely manner.
- Exceeded industry standards in hygiene management by maintaining impeccable cleanliness within the client''s living spaces.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Child Protection Worker
MCFD
100 Mile House, BC
06.1998 - 05.2008
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate child safety and family needs, informing effective intervention strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized service plans for at-risk children and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and resources effectively.
- Monitored progress and compliance of service plans, adjusting as necessary to ensure child safety.
- Provided crisis intervention support, de-escalating situations to protect vulnerable children.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices in child protection protocols and procedures.
- Promoted children's rights in community settings, fostering partnerships with local agencies to enhance support resources.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all case activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality at all times, adhering to strict ethical guidelines governing the handling of sensitive client information.
- Increased positive outcomes for children by establishing strong working relationships with families, schools, and community resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in child protection work.
- Established rapport with clients quickly, fostering trust and creating a supportive environment conducive to open dialogue about sensitive issues affecting their lives.
- Managed caseloads efficiently, prioritizing cases based on urgency and risk level.
- Developed individualized service plans that addressed specific needs identified during assessments, resulting in better-targeted interventions for each child''s situation.
- Provided crisis intervention services to protect children from harm or abuse in emergency situations.
- Evaluated family needs and coordinated appropriate services to promote stability and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for children and families in need.
- Enhanced family functioning through the development and implementation of tailored case plans.
- Collaborated with schools, law enforcement and other community resources to gather information.
- Investigated home conditions to protect children from harmful environmental areas.
- Facilitated supportive services and counseling for family members to address special concerns.
- Kept abreast of changes in legislation related to child welfare services to ensure adherence to evolving guidelines and requirements.
- Improved child safety by conducting thorough home assessments and addressing potential hazards.
- Assisted families in navigating government agencies and accessing entitlement benefits.
- Coordinated closely with law enforcement officials to enhance investigations into allegations of abuse or neglect involving vulnerable minors.
- Investigated alleged abuse, neglect, and abandonment of children to determine abusive or unsafe conditions.
- Strengthened communication among team members through regular meetings, case reviews, and information sharing sessions.
- Advocated for the best interests of children in court proceedings, presenting well-researched recommendations for custody or placement decisions.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of case progress, adjusting intervention strategies as needed to ensure optimal outcomes for children and their families.
- Collected information through observation and interviews with children, parents, relatives and neighbors.
- Wrote descriptive and accurate impending and present danger assessments and family functioning assessments.
- Evaluated mental and physical status in minors to determine options for well being.
- Attended hearings and depositions in family court.
- Reviewed existing case records for available information to formulate plans of treatment and develop short- and long-term goals.
- Supported the professional growth of colleagues through mentorship and collaborative learning opportunities that fostered a positive work environment.
- Promoted awareness about available child protection services within the community by participating in various outreach and public education initiatives.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Performed outreach to connect with families and resources. to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce and prevent family conflict.
- Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
- Contributed to court proceedings, advocating for family's best interests and recommending balanced solutions.
- Led individualized and group counseling sessions with children and families.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Arranged medical and psychiatric tests to identify difficulties and indicate potential remedial approaches.
- Worked with the educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Victoria
Victoria06-1998
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Social interaction
- Emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Behavioral management
- Care plan development
- Medication management
- Medical appointment coordination
- Incontinence care
- Transportation services
- Recreational activities
- Exercise encouragement
- Assistive device use
- Family liaison
- Cognitive stimulation
- Physical therapy
- Patient assistance
- Chronic illness care
- Nutritional support
- Fall prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Mobility support
- Toileting assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Attentive to people
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Dressing assistance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Ability to lift
- Patient confidentiality
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Housekeeping
- Caring companionship
- Bedside manner
- Wound care
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Pain management
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid
CPR
Crisis Intervention
Child Development
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- Gardening
- Stand-up Paddleboarding and kayaking (SUP)
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Animal Care (I have 5 cats and contribute monthly to both the BCSPCA and the Edmonton Humane Society)
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Swimming
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
Timeline
Elder Care Provider
Private Residence
01.2024 - 09.2025
Child Protection Worker
MCFD
06.1998 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Victoria