Simran Sehmbi

• Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
• Supported bathing, dressing, feeding and personal care needs
• Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
• Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations of medical needs and behavioral issues
• Enhanced campers with developmental and physical disabilities wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities
• Assess signs of distress and symptoms/signs of medical needs such as seizures, schizophrenic and manic episodes.

• Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
• Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
• Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
• Helped prepare preschool-aged children for future education by working with groups and individuals in classroom environments.
• Maintained student records according to rigorous confidentiality and privacy regulations.

• Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
• Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
• Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
• Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.

• Assisted a special education class with children who are diagnosed with autism, short term memory, down syndrome alongside other developmental disabilities and behavioral issues in identifying and meeting their needs
• Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct
• Participated in supervision of students during lunch, physical education and after-school extracurricular activities to maintain peaceful and productive environment
• Used lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers in a team environment.

• Assisted staff in supporting 4 adults with intellectual disabilities while exemplifying the mission, vision and philosophy of Community Living.
• Helped the people supported reach their goals/personal outcomes.
• Learned to follow plan of care and support strategies in place by collaboratively working with support staff team and team lead
• Promoted independence, community inclusion and self determinism for people supported
• Tracked behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.

• Supporting children and young adults that are medically and/or behaviourally complex within respite services.
• Individualizing daily plans of activities for respite participants based on their interests and abilities.
• Working towards maximizing client independence in day to day activities.
• Promoting positive behavior reinforcement strategies when appropriate.
• Building strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
• Informing team leads about any changes in client status or behaviors observed.
• Using computer software to compose or prepare correspondence, case notes and technical reports
• Managing challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols.

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