Mikelle Forrest
Newbury,ON
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Worker
Middlesex Community Living
Strathroy, ON
11.2023 - Current
- Improved quality of life for clients through compassionate care and assistance with daily tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust support plans accordingly.
- Supported clients in maintaining clean and organized living spaces, fostering a sense of pride in their homes.
- Maintained professional boundaries while building rapport with clients, establishing trust for effective support delivery.
- Fostered a positive and supportive environment, addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Advocated for client rights within various settings, promoting an inclusive society that values diversity.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through guidance on nutrition and participation in physical activities together with clients.
- Maintained detailed client records, ensuring accurate documentation of goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Support Worker
Private Practice
Everywhere
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with brain injuries and other disabilities after being in a bad accident, with daily tasks.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
DSW Personal Support Worker
Quad County Support Services
Glencoe, ON
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provide safe, reliable and respectful levels of care
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Personal Support Worker
Strathmere Lodge
Strathroy, ON
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St Clair College
Chatham, ON2011
Skills
- Provide safe, reliable and respectful levels of care
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Provide support services for individuals and families
- Knowledge of workplace and governmental regulations
- Deal with difficult behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Can work independently and as apart of a team
- Strong documentation skills
- Patient
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First Aid and CPR Training
CPI training
Completed CPI training
Timeline
Developmental Support Worker
Middlesex Community Living
11.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Private Practice
11.2019 - Current
DSW Personal Support Worker
Quad County Support Services
06.2018 - 09.2023
Personal Support Worker
Strathmere Lodge
06.2011 - 07.2012
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St Clair College
First Aid and CPR Training