Sneha Thomas
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Supportive and patient professional with experience assisting individuals in community and care settings. Skilled in facilitating activities, providing personal support, and maintaining safe, inclusive environments. Brings strong communication, attention to detail, and a people-first approach to every role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Parents For Community Living
05.2024 - Current
- Supported 6–10 individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living tasks, personal care, and mobility, fostering independence and dignity.
- Facilitated weekly recreational and social programs, increasing participation and engagement by 30% in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Maintained 100% compliance in documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and communication notes, ensuring clear and consistent team communication.
- Assisted with daily meal prep and feeding support for up to 8 clients, adhering to safe food handling protocols and individual dietary plans
- Promoted a clean, safe, and respectful living environment by performing routine housekeeping and encouraging clients’ participation in household tasks.
- Responded to health-related and behavioral incidents with professionalism, ensuring safety and de-escalation, resulting in zero major incidents over a 6-month period.
- Collaborated with a team of 4–6 staff members to deliver consistent, client-centered care aligned with individualized support plans
Volunteer
St John's Kitchen, Working Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Helped prepare and serve meals to 100–200 community members daily in a fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with food prep, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean kitchen space, contributing to timely meal service and food safety standards.
- Supported team in organizing and distributing donated clothing and essential items to 30–50 individuals per shift.
- Provided respectful and compassionate service to individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, or social isolation.
- Contributed to a team of 10+ volunteers and staff, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Management in Community Service
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener04-2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener04-2024
Master of Arts - Political Science
Uniersity Of Calicut
Kerala, India03-2021
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Medication administration
- Client support
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Crisis management
- Clear communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid -Level C
- CPI (crisis Prevention Intervention) -2024
Timeline
Volunteer
St John's Kitchen, Working Centre
01.2025 - 04.2025
Direct Support Professional
Parents For Community Living
05.2024 - Current
Post-Graduate Certificate - Management in Community Service
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Post-Graduate Certificate - Public Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Master of Arts - Political Science
Uniersity Of Calicut
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