Lisa Van Veelen
Vernon,BC
Summary
I am a motivated team player with 11 years experience as a CSW. My passion is assisting adults with diversabilities achieve their personalized goals. I am competent in all aspects of personal care, medication administration and I have my Class 4 drivers license in good standing.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Nanaimo Association for Community Living
Nanaimo, British Columbia
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported individuals with planned activities in community settings.
- Ensured participants participated in the planning process of their individual program and personal goals.
- Performed personal care, including the use of an overhead lift.
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Competent in record keeping in Sharevision.
Home Share Provider
Kardel Consulting
Victoria And Nanaimo, British Columbia
05.2017 - 08.2024
- My husband, Richard, and I provided a home for individuals with diversabilities. We provided all aspects of emotional and physical well-being. We provided all aspects of personal care, including the use of an overhead lift. We provided and served all meals. Most importantly, we provided emotional support, love, and kindness to all the individuals in care in our home.
Community Support Worker
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Frederic Ozanam Community Inclusion Day Program
Victoria, British Columbia
05.2013 - 01.2022
- Provided emotional support to participants and monitored their well-being.
- Provided participants with a positive, enthusiastic, and caring role model.
- Became a music DJ at The University of Victoria and brought participants from our program weekly to participate in our own radio show.
- Performed in drama plays with participants.
- Created a meditation for participants.
- Obtained a Class 4 driver's license to provide transportation for participants to and from activities in the community.
- Competently performed personal care, medication administration, and assisted feeding of participants.
- Competently followed individual behaviour protocols
Companionship and Housekeeping for Seniors
Self employed
Victoria, British Columbia
02.2004 - 01.2012
- Provided emotional and compassionate support for seniors living in their own home
- Provided transportation to and from appointments
- Provided light housekeeping duties
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Fong and Associates
Surrey, British Columbia
03.1989 - 12.1997
- I worked from 1989 to 1993 as a chairside assistant. Dr. Fong trained me to assist him in all restorative procedures, surgical procedures, taking x-rays, sanitizing equipment, and efficient record keeping.
- In 1994, I attended Malaspina College full-time for 1 year to obtain my Dental Assistant Certificate.
- I continued to work for Dr. Fong as a Certified Dental Assistant until 1997
Education
Standard First Aid
Alert First Aid
Nanaimo, BC01-2023
Health Care Assistant
Camosun College
Victoria, BC01-2013
Basic of Meds
Camosun College
Victoria, BC01-2013
Certified Dental Assistant
Malaspina College
Nanaimo, BC01-1994
Skills
- Team Player
- Positive attitude, empathetic and caring
- Willing to learn and be trained in new activities and/or duties
- Competent in personal care, feeding and administration of meds
- Class 4 drivers license
- Efficient in Sharevision
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Nanaimo Association for Community Living
08.2022 - 08.2024
Home Share Provider
Kardel Consulting
05.2017 - 08.2024
Community Support Worker
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Frederic Ozanam Community Inclusion Day Program
05.2013 - 01.2022
Companionship and Housekeeping for Seniors
Self employed
02.2004 - 01.2012
Certified Dental Assistant
Dr. Fong and Associates
03.1989 - 12.1997
Standard First Aid
Alert First Aid
Health Care Assistant
Camosun College
Basic of Meds
Camosun College
Certified Dental Assistant
Malaspina College
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