Racheal Van Horne
Heyden,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Educational Assistant
Huron Superior District Catholic School Board
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted students with special needs in daily activities and academic tasks.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom environment for optimal learning.
- Supervised recess periods to ensure safety of all students on the playground.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom, playground, cafeteria, and other school areas.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided assistance during field trips by monitoring student behavior and helping them stay focused on the activity at hand.
Respite Care Provider
Sandra Miceli
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Communicated effectively with families to address client needs and preferences.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
- Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
- Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client.
- Supported clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks or attending community events.
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare Mapleview
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
01.2012 - 03.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and progress.
- Documented client care activities accurately in daily logs and reports.
- Trained new staff on best practices in personal support care techniques.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
Personal Support Worker
Red Cross Care Partners
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client care activities accurately in daily logs and reports.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education
Personal Support Worker
CTS Canadian Career College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON05-2010
Law And Security Diploma
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarnia06-2001
Skills
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Behavioral monitoring
- Health monitoring
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Teacher support
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Sandra Miceli
01.2023 - 06.2024
Educational Assistant
Huron Superior District Catholic School Board
03.2019 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare Mapleview
01.2012 - 03.2019
Personal Support Worker
Red Cross Care Partners
01.2011 - 01.2012
Personal Support Worker
CTS Canadian Career College
Law And Security Diploma
Lambton College of Applied Arts And Technology