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meisha Henry-Mitchell

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Community Living Oakville, skilled in compassionate caregiving and behavior management. Successfully enhanced clients' quality of life through tailored support and advocacy, fostering independence and self-sufficiency. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and maintain meticulous client documentation to track progress and ensure optimal care.

Work History

Health and Safety Representatives

Choices Association
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees, enhancing awareness of best practices.
  • Collaborated with management to create and enforce health and safety policies across facilities.
  • Assisted in incident investigations, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Direct Support Professional

Choices Association
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.

Direct Support Professional

Community Living Oakville
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
  • Supported clients in developing social skills through structured group activities and one-on-one interactions.
  • Monitored client progress and documented observations to ensure personalized care plans were followed.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a safe and supportive environment for all clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to enhance support services.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive interactions among clients and staff.

Military

Jamaica Defence Force
  • Supported clients in developing social skills through structured group activities and one-on-one interactions.
  • Collaborated with team members to create a safe and supportive environment for all clients.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to enhance support services.
  • Engaged in ongoing training to improve knowledge of best practices in direct support services.
  • Adapted assistance techniques based on individual client needs and preferences for optimal care delivery.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.

Education

Certificate - Supervisory Management

University of The West Indies Jamaica

College Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Anderson College
Toronto, ON

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College
05.2025

Certificate - Project Management

University of The West Indies Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica
08.2022

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Client documentation
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Health and safety requirements
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient care
  • Disability awareness
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Health and Safety Representatives

Choices Association

Direct Support Professional

Choices Association

Direct Support Professional

Community Living Oakville

Military

Jamaica Defence Force

Certificate - Supervisory Management

University of The West Indies Jamaica

College Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety

Anderson College

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College

Certificate - Project Management

University of The West Indies Jamaica

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