Priya Prakasan
Surrey,BC
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Special Education Assistant and hands-on experience gained through practicum. Well-trained in academic, behavioral, and personal needs of students with developmental delays and diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Fraser Health Home Support
12.2013 - 08.2018
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Daycare Volunteer
Bright Minds Learn-In Centre
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Served as a positive role model, promoting healthy interpersonal behaviors.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Read stories, sang songs, and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
Education
Health Care Assistant
Pace Canada College
Surrey, BC10.2013
Special Education Assistant
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC12.2024
Skills
- Diploma in Special Education Assistant
- High School Diploma
- Emergency First Aid Certificate
- POPORD Certification
- Computer proficiency: MS Words, PowerPoint
- Boardmaker skills
- Basic ASL skills
- Teamwork
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Patience
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Daycare Volunteer
Bright Minds Learn-In Centre
01.2017 - 12.2017
Health Care Assistant
Fraser Health Home Support
12.2013 - 08.2018
Health Care Assistant
Pace Canada College
Special Education Assistant
Stenberg College
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