Purity Chepkosgei
Red Deer,Alberta
Summary
Detailed Behavior Specialist with three years of experience implementing structured behavior interventions and parent consultations. Motivated observer dedicated to behavior record maintenance and meeting departmental goals. Celebrated for productive behavioral systems and discipline protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral support worker
Action Group
Red deer, AB
09.2021 - Current
- Integrating individuals into the community by assisting with job search skills
- Responsible for ensuring the safety of the site for individuals per the policies and procedures of the program
- Assisting individuals with their day-to-day lives through meal preparation, medication administration and personal care
- Prepared and submitted client reports according to established procedure
- Implement programming, i.e., social skills, behavioural intervention, and life skills training that encourage independence
- Driving clients to appointments/social activities and walks
- Participating in recreational activities with individuals.
Relief Client Support Worker
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter
Red Deer, AB
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Working from a trauma-informed, Anti-oppressive framework
- Utilizing harm reduction strategies with clients
- Provided walk-in support, assessment, basic needs and crisis intervention for women seeking assistance
- Completing crisis call sheets violence Assessment and intake paperwork forms as required
- Ensure and maintain residents' confidentiality
- Maintaining accurate files and case notes
- Conducting an accurate and concise shift change report on the coming shift
- Communicating the limits of confidentiality during service provision
- Crisis intervention, conducting comprehensive safety plans with clients, both formal and informal.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of a client's environment and provide additional resources if needed.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and other community services, such as housing programs or healthcare providers.
- Facilitated group meetings and workshops related to mental health issues and life skills development.
- Attended court hearings and provided testimony when necessary regarding the welfare of a client.
Caregivers
Nurse Next Door
Red Deer, AB
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Creating Happier Aging experiences and client-focused care in the home and community settings
- Assist clients with activities of daily living; healthy meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, errands, companionship and transportation
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Meet safety standards, using equipment safely and accurately
- Provides a premium care approach to clients and their family members
- Reviewing the care plan before beginning a visit, completing records accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested
- Engaging in open communication with my care designer to elevate the client's experience.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Education
Social Work Diploma -
Red Deer Polytechnic
06.2023
Health Information Managment certificate -
Kisi University, Kenya
High School Diploma -
Seko Girls High School Kenya
Skills
- Over 1 year of experience working with individuals with complex needs in different age groups
- Excellent Communication skills
- Developing and implementing programs per Persons with developmental disabilities (PDD) standards
- Able to work independently or collaboratively within a team setting
- Analytical, accountable, and results-oriented
- Driven to see individuals, I am responsible for success
- Ability to plan, adapt and remain highly organized in changing work environments
- Strong ability to build interpersonal relationships with people living with disabilities
- Proven leadership, teaching, presenting and good rapport-building skills
- Ability to facilitate independent living skills
- Computer-Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Certificates Licenses
- Mental Health First Aid
- Standard First Aid / CPR
- Medication Administration for paraprofessionals.
- Abuse Prevention and Reporting Protocol Training
- Suicide Intervention
- Trauma Informed Care
- Critical Incident debriefing
- BARC Restrictive Procedures, Universal Precaution training
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
- Safety precaution and food handling.
- Class 5 driver’s license
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Behavioral support worker
Action Group
09.2021 - Current
Relief Client Support Worker
Central Alberta Women’s Emergency Shelter
11.2020 - 09.2021
Caregivers
Nurse Next Door
11.2020 - 08.2021
Social Work Diploma -
Red Deer Polytechnic
Health Information Managment certificate -
Kisi University, Kenya
High School Diploma -
Seko Girls High School Kenya
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