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Lisa Griesi

Port McNicoll,ON

Summary

Dynamic Residential Support Worker at Safehaven Project for Community Living, skilled in compassionate care and client advocacy. Enhanced residents' quality of life through personalized support and effective crisis intervention. Proficient in medication administration and documentation, while fostering independence and emotional wellness in a collaborative environment. Committed to promoting mental health awareness and community integration.

Overview

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Work History

Residential Support Worker

Safehaven Project for Community Living
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction, skill-building, and emotional wellness for residents.
  • Delivered compassionate personal care, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Fostered a positive living environment, promoting independence and encouraging socialization among residents.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed protocols, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Handled emergency situations with a calm and focused demeanor, following established protocols to ensure resident safety.
  • Conducted regular safety checks within the residential facility, identifying potential hazards and addressing them promptly.
  • Enhanced residents'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Advocated for resident rights within the facility setting, promoting autonomy whenever possible while balancing safety concerns.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents, and communication with family members or guardians.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for improved resident outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Communicated effectively with families regarding resident progress and concerns while maintaining confidentiality guidelines.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Provided support during family visits or events, fostering positive relationships between residents and their loved ones.
  • Supervised residents within facility and on community outings.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Covid Monitor

YCDSB
  • Mentored junior staff members on proper monitor usage techniques and troubleshooting strategies for common issues encountered during daily operations.
  • Utilized advanced software applications for efficient data management and analysis, contributing to improved overall workflow efficiency.
  • Contributed to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within the facility.
  • Provided mental, emotional and physical support to children with special needs using positive reinforcement.
  • Attended to needs of students and informed school personnel of unusual behavior or health problems.
  • Communicated with classroom teachers, principals and parents to discuss student backgrounds, medical problems and behaviors.
  • Monitored government regulations and standards to provide alignment with policies and procedures.

Education

Social Service Worker -

Seneca Collage
King, ON

Mindfulness

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Activity planning
  • Mental health awareness
  • Direct care
  • Behavioral support
  • Daily logs
  • Documentation skills
  • Meal preparation
  • Resident supervision
  • Community integration
  • Disability support
  • Bed checks
  • Housekeeping and maintenance
  • Client intake assessments
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Personal care assistance
  • Activity planning and engagement
  • Certified in First aid and CPR/AED
  • Intake forms
  • Working independently
  • Compassionate care
  • Client advocacy
  • Medical terminology
  • Mental health support
  • Confidentiality practices
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Disability awareness
  • Physical assistance
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Patient care
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Catheter care
  • Emotional support

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

CPR/AED

First aid

CPI

Controlled acts

Medication administration

Documentation

Timeline

Residential Support Worker

Safehaven Project for Community Living

Covid Monitor

YCDSB

Social Service Worker -

Seneca Collage

Mindfulness

University of Toronto

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