Ruth Eby
Lindsay,ON
Summary
25+ years of experience in developmental services in Ontario.
Managed daily operations in residential programs in multiple group homes.
Comprehensive knowledge of Direct Support Professional roles and responsibilities.
MCCSS compliance knowledge and experience in annual audits.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Families who hire me
Lindsay, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Provide much needed respite to individuals and their families in the community
- Focus on meaningful activities based on individual goals and interests within their home and in the community
- Developed strong communication with families ensuring goals are being accomplished
- Educated families about available resources within the community that can provide additional support.
Manager of Supported Living
New Leaf Living and Learning
Queensville
06.2010 - 07.2024
- Fostered a positive work environment to enhance team morale and productivity.
- Provided strong leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Effectively oversaw daily operations of group homes maintaining efficiency and quality standards according to policy and procedures an QAM and individual needs of those supported.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues using coaching methods.
- Ensured that Individual Support and Health Care plans were reviewed, implemented and updated regularly.
- Monitored that health and medical needs were being met.
- Tracked Passport funds to ensure they were being used appropriately according to individual goals.
- Oversaw Person-Centered Plans were completed according to policy and MCCSS requirements.
Education
Crisis Prevention Intervention - CPI
New Leaf
Queensville12-2024
Certificate - CPR/FIRST AID
CPR/FIRST AID
Lindsay, ON09-2024
Abuse Training And Prevention - Abuse Prevention
New Leaf
Queensville01-2024
Long Term Care Management Certificate - Management
Canadian Healthcare Aasociation
Toronto And Ottawa05-1994
Liberal Arts Diploma - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hesston College
Hesston College05-1984
Skills
- Dedicated to providing a person-centered approach
- Value the promotion of dignity, choice, independence, and providing meaningful day activities according to individual goals and outcomes
- Comprehensive understanding of completing electronic reports (incident and medical reports, serious occurrences, and pcp goal updates)
- Efficient and effective verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on team goals and values
- Knowledgeable in implementing behavioral support plans
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (OneDrive), email, and ShareVision
- Strong advocate for the rights of all individuals with physical disabilities and dual diagnosis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Families who hire me
09.2024 - Current
Manager of Supported Living
New Leaf Living and Learning
06.2010 - 07.2024
Crisis Prevention Intervention - CPI
New Leaf
Certificate - CPR/FIRST AID
CPR/FIRST AID
Abuse Training And Prevention - Abuse Prevention
New Leaf
Long Term Care Management Certificate - Management
Canadian Healthcare Aasociation
Liberal Arts Diploma - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hesston College