Lisa Zhou
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience in assisting clients with daily living tasks and offering companionship. Skilled in enhancing client quality of life through tailored support, including mobility assistance, dementia care, and nutrition monitoring. Knowledgeable in personal safety, medication administration, and maintaining a safe environment for clients with varying needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Services Worker
Bethesda Community Services
St. Catharines, ON
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote self-sufficiency and personal growth.
- Collaborated effectively with other service providers such as healthcare professionals or educators in order to facilitate holistic care for clients.
- Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans and life skills training.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining up-to-date documentation on client records.
- Improved quality of life for clients through effective communication, relationship building, and emotional support.
- Gathered intelligence about upcoming procurements.
- Supported client project teams by developing written materials for client development discussions.
- Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
- Attended conferences and industry events to discuss consulting opportunities.
Support Worker
Reed
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided individualized support to a 33-year-old client with autism and learning disabilities.
- Encouraged independent living by teaching essential daily skills and boosting client confidence through decision-making in activities and meal choices.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring behaviour, maintaining safe boundaries, and promptly addressing escalating situations.
Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Delivered personalized care and companionship for clients with mental and physical limitations, focusing on those with dementia, brain injuries, and stroke.
- Prepared meals tailored to client dietary needs, assisted with personal care, and maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Observed and documented client behaviours and interactions, engaging in cognitive and recreational activities to enhance well-being.
- Communicated observations with healthcare teams to support effective care planning.
Education
High School Certificate - undefined
Regina Mundi High School
Gweru, MidlandsElderly and Child Care Assistant Certification - undefined
Chilton College
First Aid Certificate - undefined
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Client Confidentiality
- Nutrition Monitoring
- Emotional Resilience
- Transportation assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Individualized support planning
- Social skills training
Certification
- Additional Training and Certifications:
- Medication Administration
- Hosiery and Stocking Training
- Inhaler Use, Peg Feeding, Bladder Care, Eye and Ear Drop Administration
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Developmental Services Worker
Bethesda Community Services
12.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Reed
01.2024 - 09.2024
Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
11.2022 - 09.2024
High School Certificate - undefined
Regina Mundi High School
Elderly and Child Care Assistant Certification - undefined
Chilton College