SELMA JOHN
Campbell River,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and skilled professional seeking a career to apply knowledge and training skills with unwavering commitment and competence. Motivated and friendly, with a flexible schedule including weekends. Known for dependability and punctuality, thrives in collaborative team environments and consistently delivers excellent client services.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Support Worker
Applegate Residential Programs Ltd
953 Cordero Crescent, Campbell River, BC
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
Supervisor
Valor distributions Canada (STLTH)
Scarborough, Canada
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversees team performance, provides guidance and ensures the deadlines are met
- Observed team performance to provide feedback to management for discipline and performance evaluations
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer (co-op)
Habitat For Humanity
Brantford, Canada
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted volunteer office staff by filing paperwork and performing computer data entry
- Part of the education did a 3 month co-op online
- Did some assignments regarding the sponsors of habitat for humanity
Social Worker
Bethlehem Ashram (A care home for women and children)
Mundakkayam, India
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Counselor and social worker
- Coordinated case management, individual, family and group counseling and other services depending on client needs
- Communicated appropriately and professionally with each client
- Helped social workers with developing, organizing and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems
- Developed appropriate support plans to meet needs
- Used appropriate techniques and tactics to calm clients and alleviate tense situations
- Explored resources to help clients with job searches and educational opportunities
- Trained clients in proper social skills to help improve quality of life
Social Worker and Occupational Therapist
Chaitanya Occupational Therapy Centre
Chennai, India
- Helped clients to meet goals to develop, recover, improve and maintain skills needed for daily living and working
- Given planned therapies to autistic children
- Helped clients follow treatment plans by setting up appointments and arranging transportation
- Developed appropriate support plans to meet client needs
Education
PG Diploma - Community And Social Service Management
Conestoga College Brantford Campus
Kitchener, Ontario04.2022
PG Diploma - Autism And Behavioral Science
George Brown College
Toronto, ON07.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
CMS College of Science & Commerce Bharathiyar University
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications
Kuriakose Alias College Mannanam
Kottayam, Kerala05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Google Docs
- Outlook
- Zoom
- Social media
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Compassionate
- Social Services
Languages
English
Malayalam (Mother tongue)
Tamil
Hindi
Projects
Study of Psycho-Social Problems, A Study on Psycho-Social Problems of widows with children
Certification
- First Aid Blended- Online Certification provided by First Aid 4U Inc
- Food Handler Training & Certificate by FoodSafe4U
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) 40 hours course
Otherqualifications
- Basic knowledge of computer.
- Worked as a student tutor for needy students in Kerala, India.
- Conducted webinars for school children.
- Volunteered in a care home in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Volunteered in an old age home.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Applegate Residential Programs Ltd
07.2024 - Current
Supervisor
Valor distributions Canada (STLTH)
06.2022 - 05.2024
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer (co-op)
Habitat For Humanity
02.2022 - 04.2022
Social Worker
Bethlehem Ashram (A care home for women and children)
07.2017 - 12.2019
PG Diploma - Autism And Behavioral Science
George Brown College
Master of Arts - Social Work
CMS College of Science & Commerce Bharathiyar University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Applications
Kuriakose Alias College Mannanam
Social Worker and Occupational Therapist
Chaitanya Occupational Therapy Centre
PG Diploma - Community And Social Service Management
Conestoga College Brantford Campus