Committed Direct Support worker focused on giving exceptional interpersonal skills to the residents through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments, and personal activities, caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Balgonie Early Learning Centre
05.2022 - 08.2023
Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
Organized snack time and nap hours.
Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
Care Aide
Elderly Home Care Service
03.2019 - 07.2021
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Support Worker
Senior Citizens Home
02.2018 - 03.2019
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.
Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
Nominated Supervisor at KidCademy Early Learning Centre/PlayPatch Early Learning CentreNominated Supervisor at KidCademy Early Learning Centre/PlayPatch Early Learning Centre