RESHMA KAYYALAPARAMBIL MOHANAN
Kitchener,Canada
Summary
I am seeking a challenging position in a reputed organization where I can learn new skills, expand my knowledge, and leverage my learning.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Support Professional
Karis Disability Services
Kitchener, Canada
01.2024 - Current
- Provides critical services to people supported by Karis Disability Services designated treatment program.
- Also, assist with the activities of daily living and promote life development as outlined in person-centered plans.
Direct Support Professional
Parents for Community Living
Waterloo, Canada
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care-related tasks.
Tenant Support Worker
YWCA
Kitchener, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, support services, and conflict resolution, and assist clients in developing and maintaining community support and social skills necessary to maintain independence in the community.
- Provide crisis prevention and intervention as necessary.
- Understand and be able to integrate a philosophy of client-centered care into daily responsibilities.
- Ensure appropriate records are kept and make sure that statistical information is maintained as per agency standards, responsible for client and resident safety.
Direct Support Worker
KW Habilitation
Kitchener, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided respectful and supportive care.
- Promoted people’s skills and abilities.
- Provided the opportunity and education for growth and development.
- Honoring personal choice and informed decision-making.
- Implemented individualized plans with attainable outcomes.
Behavior Support Worker
Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services
Kitchener, Canada
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assist clients with developmental programming, community outings, activities of daily living, behavior interventions, and medication administration.
Senior welfare executive
Sree Vinayaka Enterprises
Kerala, India
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Act as a primary focal point on issues related to the well-being of staff members.
- Provided psychosocial support and counseling to staff members on various issues, related work, and personal mental health-related problems.
- Identified and solved issues and situations that might have induced stress and stress-related symptoms.
Psychiatric Social Worker
Government Mental Health Center
Kerala, India
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Actively involved in social skill training, psychoeducation, and counseling of chronically ill patients.
- Participated in assessing and managing children with learning disabilities, autism, intellectual impairment, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- Conducted the Training programs with initiative, leadership, and teamwork.
- Educated patients about mental health issues and available treatments options.
Medical Social Worker
Amrutha Institute of Medical Science
Cochin, Kerala
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Conducted home visits for assessments and to provide additional support.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Health care administration and service Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, Ontario05.2021
Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatry
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kerala, India04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
MG University
Kerala, India05.2013
Skills
- Registered Social Worker in Ontario (RSW)
- 8 Years of working experience with Autism, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, behavioral and cognitive issues in the community, especially among children and youth
- Strong understanding of extensive care needs for clients diagnosed with Autism and their mental health challenges
- Developed Individualized education plans and Behavioral support plans to improve the higher mental functioning of clients
- Proficient in medication management and related documentation
- Proven success in implementing vocational and social programs for clients with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral problems
- Proficient in MS Office, and electronic documentation
Certification
- First Aid CPR
- Valid G (Ontario)
- WHIMS certification
- SMG training
- CPI
- NVCI
- Food Handler certificate
- Overdose training
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Transitional Support Professional
Karis Disability Services
01.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Parents for Community Living
01.2023 - 01.2024
Tenant Support Worker
YWCA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Direct Support Worker
KW Habilitation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Behavior Support Worker
Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior welfare executive
Sree Vinayaka Enterprises
01.2018 - 01.2020
Psychiatric Social Worker
Government Mental Health Center
07.2016 - 01.2017
Medical Social Worker
Amrutha Institute of Medical Science
05.2015 - 06.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Health care administration and service Management
Conestoga College
Master of Social Work - Medical and Psychiatry
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
MG University
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