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Lesley-Kim Bear
O.
Saskatoon,SK
Work Preference
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement and continuous learning. In Corrections I strive to deterr inmates from reoffending using interpersonal communication matching their crimigonetic needs also respecting diversity and keeping confidentiality a priority. Case work and time management is a key focus with preparing clients to be law abiding citizens.
Overview
1
1
Certificate
13
13
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential Youth Worker
CUMFI Central Urban Metis Federation Inc.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance service delivery for residents.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of client interactions.
- Developed individualized care plans in partnership with youth and families.
- Assisted in organizing recreational activities to encourage teamwork and engagement.
- Participated in weekly case conferences to review client progress and develop new goals for clients.
- Worked closely with local schools to provide special accommodations related to academics or extracurricular activities for students living in residential care settings.
- Managed medication administration process for residents according to physician instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized treatment plans for residents.
- Developed positive relationships with residents through open communication, trust building, and role modeling.
Home Care Aide
Whitecap Health Center
Whitecap, Saskatchewan
06.2014 - 06.2020
- Planned.Elders Monthly Callander
- Promoted Healthy Diets via Chap Program
- Obtained Specific Medical Equipment With Each Unique Clients' Needs ex: Raised Toilet Seats, Hand raails, Sask-a'poles, compression stockings, motility sign in each client's home made visual along with client's medication administration chart, calendar of community events, appointments and specific individual requests etc.
- Obtained a medical alert land line phone in every clients home for their safety while teaching my client's the difference with each medical alert appliance landline/bracrlet/neck lanyard and their purpose
- Documented daily confidential care plans for each client and alerting medical team for any concerning medical issues.
- Prescription pick up and medication counts with registered nurse and documenting all necessary information with opdated medical strategies/plans and addressing to clients/family next of kin.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
- Assessed home environment for safety hazards and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
Continuing Caregiver
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Saskatoon, SK
06.2007 - 02.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient living areas.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Monitored bowel/bladder regimes
- Experience in Tube Feeds/Appliances
- Catheter, Ostomely and wound care along side nurse
Correctional Officer
CSC
Prince Albert, SK
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate logs of daily activities.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
Education
Fitness For Older Adults- Instructor
Fitness Instructor
06.2016 - 06.2017
Correctional Diploma -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon , SK 06.2013 - 09.2015
Certified - Licenced Security Officer
KAD Security
06.2015 - 07.2015
Induction Training Program - ITP-Corrections
Physical Training
06.2014 - 06.2014
Continuing Care Aide - Certified
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatoon, SK 06.2006 - 06.2007
Adult 12
Prince Albert, SKSkills
- Patient monitoring
- Health reporting
- Daily living assistance
- Incident documentation
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Complex Problem-solving
- effective communication
- Care plan management
Certification
- Valid class 5 licence
- Correctional Diploma
- ITP-mandatory training for Corrections before hiring (passed)
- KAD Security- licensed security officer
- Continuing Care Aide - Certified
- Fitness Instructor for Older Adults "Motion Life Fitness"
- ASSISST - Suicide Intervention Certified
- First Aide/CPR Level C
- WHIMIS & Bodily Fluids and Transfering technique
- CSTS
- P.A.R.T professional assault training
- TLR Transferring Lifting & Reposiitioning
- H2S Alive
- Ground Disturbance
- Medical Termonolo
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential Youth Worker
CUMFI Central Urban Metis Federation Inc.
06.2018 - 06.2020
Fitness For Older Adults- Instructor
Fitness Instructor
06.2016 - 06.2017
Certified - Licenced Security Officer
KAD Security
06.2015 - 07.2015
Home Care Aide
Whitecap Health Center
06.2014 - 06.2020
Correctional Officer
CSC
06.2014 - 06.2015
Induction Training Program - ITP-Corrections
Physical Training
06.2014 - 06.2014
Correctional Diploma -
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
06.2013 - 09.2015
Continuing Caregiver
Saskatchewan Health Authority
06.2007 - 02.2018
Continuing Care Aide - Certified
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
06.2006 - 06.2007
Adult 12