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Melissa Kilpatrick

Whitby,ON

Summary

Proven success in enhancing client independence and educational outcomes, demonstrated through roles at Community Living Durham North and Durham Catholic District School Board. Specializes in medication administration and critical thinking, alongside fostering social skills development. Achieved significant improvements in client and student well-being through innovative support strategies and effective goal setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with clients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Friendly and outgoing Educational Assistant who is focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver. Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and education on various topics such as academics, behavior management and technology.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Direct Support

Community Living Durham North
06.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Administered prescribed medications accurately and consistently under the guidance of healthcare professionals while monitoring for adverse reactions.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting individualized support plans accordingly to optimize outcomes.
  • Mentored new Direct Support on company policies, best practices, and effective strategies for providing exceptional care to clients.
  • Supported clients in achieving their individual goals by implementing customized plans and activities.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by accompanying them to outings and events, fostering social connections.
  • Improved client quality of life through compassionate care and genuine connection building.
  • Enhanced communication skills among non-verbal clients using various alternative communication methods such as sign language, PECS, Prolo2go.
  • Developed engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities, promoting mental stimulation and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices among clients by modeling appropriate behaviors and assisting with meal planning or physical activity programs as needed.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Educational Assistant

Durham Catholic District School Board
12.2011 - Current
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with education staff.
  • Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
  • Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decision making.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Collegiate And Vocational Institute
Oshawa, ON

Skills

  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Decision-making support
  • Safety awareness
  • Behavioral support
  • Activity Planning
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Community Integration
  • Medication Administration
  • Goal Setting
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Skills Development

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Part Time Direct Support

Community Living Durham North
06.2022 - Current

Educational Assistant

Durham Catholic District School Board
12.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Central Collegiate And Vocational Institute
Melissa Kilpatrick