Sylvia Gamblin Jones
Gillies Bay,BC
Summary
I am seeking long term meaningful employment in a role that allows me to utilize my extensive experiential skill set. I am a fastidious, hard working, self motivated person who would prove to be an asset to any team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Study Coordinator
Mayaxala Mcchsis
11.2017 - Current
- Planned to implement staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Evaluated training programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conducted SAFE studies
Private Caregiver
Rebecca Glaze Support Society
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.
- Transported individuals to community events and social and recreational activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
Private Caregiver
Sean Taggart
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.
- Provided advanced support with tracheotomy care to fully ventilated patient in home.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Resource Social Worker
Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Recruitment and retention of foster parents/families
- Completing and updating SAFE Home Studies
- Provided supportive relationships with foster parents/families
- Diligently maintained all necessary documentation: contracts, payments, & criminal record checks etc.
Social Worker
NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Provided Family Service, Guardianship, Youth Agreements and Residential Resource services to members of seven First Nation communities
- Actively engaged with the Community, Family and Child Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards, and Indicators
- Maintained all appropriate documentation within the various guidelines of each role (Family Service, Guardianship, Youth Agreements and Residential Resources).
Day Program Coordinator
Vectis Support Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed and managed daily activity programs
- Ordered medication weekly and monthly
- Facilitated communication and mediated interactions between team members
- Worked one-on-one with clients
- Provided encouragement and unconditional support for people with different levels of cognitive, physical and social functioning
- Maintained all necessary documentation
- Administered medication and food via g-tube
- Operated WISPA and slings as well as Kangaroo pumps.
Community Support Worker
New Directions
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked one-on-one with individuals
- Provided encouragement and unconditional support for those with differential levels of cognitive and social functioning
- Delivered social and home support depending on specified areas of need
- Maintained all necessary documentation.
Baby First Home Visitor
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Provided support to parents of infants and toddlers while assisting and enabling them to utilize applicable social supports available to them
- Acted as a liaison between the client and public health
- Provided and maintained necessary relevant documentation as specified by program guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies -
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB06.2002
Complex Trauma Counselling
JIBC
New Westminster, BC12.2023
SAFE Supervisors Training
Consortium For Children
Winnipeg, MB06.2017
C4 Delegation - Ministry of Children and Family Development - Social Worker Delegation Training
Caring For First Nations Children Society
Victoria, BC01.2009
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology -
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB01.2003
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Conscientious, supportive and accommodating
Additional Information
My problem-solving skills are exceptional and I work well with people from all walks of life. I am friendly with an easy going disposition and have a good sense of humour. I thrive in the face of adversity and never back down from a challenge. I am also an Aboriginal Female.
Training
Trained as an Applied Behavioral Analyst Tutor Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate Received Task II training for chest physiotherapy and gtube and kangaroo med / food administration Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificate Nobody’s Perfect” Support Worker Training Cultural Sensitivity Training SAFE Home Study and Supervisor Trained Food Safe Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Rebecca Glaze Support Society
05.2019 - 02.2021
Home Study Coordinator
Mayaxala Mcchsis
11.2017 - Current
Private Caregiver
Sean Taggart
02.2017 - 05.2019
Resource Social Worker
Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Social Worker
NIL/TU,O Child and Family Services
01.2008 - 01.2013
Day Program Coordinator
Vectis Support Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Community Support Worker
New Directions
01.2001 - 01.2003
Baby First Home Visitor
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts in Developmental Studies -
University of Winnipeg
Complex Trauma Counselling
JIBC
SAFE Supervisors Training
Consortium For Children
C4 Delegation - Ministry of Children and Family Development - Social Worker Delegation Training
Caring For First Nations Children Society
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Psychology -
University of Winnipeg
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