Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Reading, Yoga, Hiking, Camping, Gardening,
Additional Information
Timeline
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Sandra Anderson

Lloydminster,AB

Summary

Skilled Disability Support Worker and Educational Assistant, adept in daily living assistance and relationship building, significantly enhanced client quality of life at Bea Fisher Centre. Leveraged emotional support and health safety skills to foster trust and resilience, achieving commendable client satisfaction. Expert in adapting to diverse needs, ensuring comprehensive care and support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Bea Fisher Centre
07.2004 - 05.2024
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.

Educational Assistant

Public School Division
01.2005 - 03.2008
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
  • Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.

Education

Diploma - Community Rehabilitation Services

Lakeland College
Lloydminster, AB
05-2004

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Health and safety
  • Mobility support
  • Meal Planning
  • Emotional Support
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Education
  • Personal Care
  • Dressing assistance

Certification

First Aid

WHIMIS

PART Training

Food Safety

Suicide Prevention

Mental Health First Aid

Medication Administration

Trauma Informed Care

Conflict Resolution

Harm Reduction

TLR




Reading, Yoga, Hiking, Camping, Gardening,

I enjoy a wide variety of physical activities, as much outdoors as possible.

I read a great deal of fiction and non fiction works involving my field of work.

Additional Information

I am a dedicated, hard working and conscientious employee and enjoy the challenges and benefits of working in a team environment.

I also enjoy volunteering in the community and spending time with friends and family.

Timeline

Educational Assistant

Public School Division
01.2005 - 03.2008

Disability Support Worker

Bea Fisher Centre
07.2004 - 05.2024

Diploma - Community Rehabilitation Services

Lakeland College
Sandra Anderson