Dedicated, passionate and highly motivated with quality experience and excellent track record in providing compassionate patient care in long term care, Group homes and community settings.
I have a positive attitude to clients, able to work as a team, good communicator, empathy, and time management.
Knowledge in mental health and addictions, preventative health promotion, and relapse prevention and intervention
Knowledge in case management, group facilitation, crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
Organized, with effective interpersonal skills resulting in exceptional rapport with individuals of diverse backgrounds Excellent assessment skills and able to refer clients internally or to applicable community resources and services
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Vita Community Living Services
12.2023 - Current
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Developmental Support Worker
Dorvict Resources ( Reena Foundation)
11.2021 - Current
Assisting disabled clients to support independence and well-being
Traveling to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
Offering patients and families' emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Providing mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Student Placement
Jane Alliance Neighborhood Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
Conduct intake interviews to determine eligibility for program enrollment and participation in the services
Provide assessment of clients’ needs, advocacy, information and provide referrals to internal services as needed
Provide appropriate external community referrals according to clients’ needs and assessment findings
Support clients with translation and interpretation of documents ensuring accuracy of the converted information
Assess clients’ needs and determine the types of services required.
Ensure that overall services targets set finder are met.
Direct Support Worker
Livingwaters Healthcare Inc
07.2019 - 06.2021
Provide professional support to residents through constant companionship
Provide assistance with activities or daily living such as feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, oral hygiene meal planning and preparation in accordance with pre - established plan of care
Report unsafe conditions as well as behavioral, physical and cognitive changes to a designated supervisor
Complete and maintain related records and documentation such as communication books, progress report and client care notes perform light housekeeping duties.
Assist with safe lift and transfers as identified in the resident care plan and respecting Hospice policy on lifts
Routine turning and positioning as required
Mechanical lifts must be used when the need has been identified in the client’s care plan – all mechanical lifts require the presence of two staff members