Lydia Eno
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in child and special needs care, notably with Elevated Abilities. Excelled in building trusting relationships and enhancing social skills among children with Autism, leveraging strong problem-solving and active listening abilities. Achieved significant improvements in patient engagement and wellness through tailored recreational activities and emotional support.
Work History
Therapy Support Aide
1 Year 11 Months- Primarily working with children with Autism and communication difficulties
- Observe and monitor theirs cues
- Study their needs, likes and dislikes
- Offer caring companionship and emotional support.
- Facilitate recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promote social skills among the kids when working in a group setting
- Establish trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
Maternal Assistant
2 Years 9 Months-Managed a licensed day home of three kids.
-I welcomed them in the mornings
-Provided breakfast.
-Planned age-appropriate activities to support brain development.
-Assisted with feeding, potty training, and nature walks for social interaction.
-Encouraged sensory stimulation through guided play.
-Outdoor activities
Childcare Assistant
2 Years- Supervised free play and other activities to keep children safe.
- Supervised outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding to meet children's dietary needs.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Boosted children''s cognitive development with age-appropriate educational games and activities.
- Supported early language development through storytelling, songs, and interactive conversations with children.
- Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Collaborated with other childcare professionals to continuously improve the quality of care provided to children.
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
Education
High School Diploma
How to approach and work with people with disabilities.( understanding their rights and promoting self advocacy and independence)
Growth and Development in humans
The Brain Story( How social and environmental forces can affect the brain architecture)
Communication, Self-Awareness, cultural competence.
Trauma Informed Care
Addictions, Substance Use and Misuse.
First Aid and CPR
Medication assistance
FOIP Certification
High School Diploma
Early Childhood care
-Caring for kids 0-6 years old at home and Daycare.
-Feeding, dressing and toilet training
-Age appropriate activities
-Enhancing autonomy and independence
-Importance of serve and return between child and caregiver
-Providing safe environment for growth and development
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
-Have successfully built rapport with both my clients and their family members.
-Have been able to apply individualized Support Plans for each client as developed by the Clinicians.
-A good team player as I relay necessary data to the clinical team.
Certification
-Addictions and Disability Support Worker Diploma
-First Aid/ CPR
- Trauma Informed Care (from AHS)
- Non- Violent Crisis Intervention
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP) (from AHS)
- Palliative Care
- Supportive Pathways
- Brain Story certificate
- Vicarious Trauma
-Medication Assistance