- Prayer /Bible Study
- Music
- Avid Reader
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Swimming
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Functional Nutrition
- creating Children's Speech Books with my Son (illustrator)
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Tricia Wiebe
Mitchell,Canada
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with 12 years of experience as a Full-Time Minister, specializing in youth and children's programs. Led initiatives for special needs children in preschool settings and administered large Sunday school ministries. Engaged with older youth and women, including developing programs for female adult inmates. Committed to empowering individuals of all ages to reach their full potential.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver
Silver Lining Care
Steinbach, MB
12.2025 - Current
- Provide compassionate support to clients, enhancing their quality of life through daily activities/ care plan
- Assist with personal care tasks, cooking meals, cleaning, laundry, medication administration and general assistance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Ensuring comfort,emotional support and dignity for all clients
- Daily logs and reports for family and care team communication
Direct Support Worker
Initiatives For Just Communities
Mitchell, Manitoba
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted individuals with intellectual disabilities in daily activities. Coached, encouraged, and taught life skills to help clients overcome challenges and addictions. Identified client resources and facilitated transportation to appointments.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on industry trends and best practices for direct support work.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily living activities and personal care.
- Implemented individualized support plans to enhance client independence and well-being.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
Nutritionist in Training
Lifeline Health Services
Saskatoon
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted office staff with daily administrative tasks, Managed ordering processes to ensure timely stock availability, Coordinated appointment bookings for clients to optimize scheduling, Executed ETA scans to assist in tracking and monitoring inventory, Handled point of sale transactions to facilitate client purchases, Provided assistance to clients to enhance their experience and satisfaction
- Developed personalized nutrition plans based on client health assessments and dietary needs.
Owner/Operator/Lead Teacher
A.R.K. Early Learning Dayhome
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Private boutique preschool programming focussed Managed daily operations of a private preschool dayhome(ages 3-5) with early literacy, numeracy and arts emphasis.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum enhancing children's developmental milestones.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Fostered strong relationships with families, providing support and addressing concerns effectively.
Speech and Language Assistant/Aide
IN-HOME FSCD CONTRACT
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted Kindergarten client with severe apraxia and dysarthria by improving speech clarity, sound production, speech rate, conversation skills, and listening attention. Utilized play and therapy techniques to achieve goals set by Speech and Language Pathologist, tracking daily activities and progress.
- (Family Services for Children with Disabilities)
Child Development Facilitator
CAUSE AND EFFECT FOUNDATION
Calgary, AB
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Assisted preschool and home settings for early intervention program unit funded (PUF) and FSCD children, collaborating with occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and psychologists to implement therapy plans. Implemented therapy plans set by supervising therapists. Conducted in-home play therapy sessions lasting three hours to support children's developmental needs. Recorded daily activities and tracked children's progress to inform therapy adjustments.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate learning activities for children, fostering cognitive and social skills.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to create individualized developmental plans for each child.
- Assessed children's progress regularly, adapting strategies to meet diverse learning needs effectively.
Preschool Team Teacher
ROYAL OAK PLAYSCHOOL
Calgary, AB
09.2012 - 01.2017
- Served as part-time/substitute teacher in 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs, fostering a supportive learning environment. Experience in leading children in all mediums of learning; music, movement, stories, manipulatives, crafting and creative play. Specialized in one on one numeracy and literacy. Regular communication with parents as to the successes and challenges of their children.
- Developed engaging lesson plans fostering creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Implemented classroom management strategies promoting positive behavior and a supportive environment.
Child Developmental Aide
FOOTHILLS CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
Calgary, AB
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Part-time aide to children in Preschool and Kindergarten setting with developmental and behavioral needs. Implemented IPP strategies from PUF coordinators and therapists into daily classroom activities, enhancing developmental outcomes. Developed rapport with children, parents, and therapists to foster optimal learning environments. Reported on child’s progress through means of daily documentation as well as regularly scheduled IPP meetings.
- Supported individualized learning plans for children with developmental delays.
- Facilitated daily activities to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
- Collaborated with educators and therapists to implement therapeutic strategies.
Educational Assistant
BEARSPAW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Calgary, AB
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Supported Grade 2 student with severe ADD in enhancing focus and attention, enabling timely completion of quality work. Guided him in learning socially acceptable responses and behaviors.
Children’s Ministries Director
HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Calgary, AB
09.2010 - 06.2011
- Coordinated ministry activities and scheduled volunteers to ensure smooth operation. Selected curriculum and trained volunteer teachers to enhance educational effectiveness. using multiple mediums such as music, puppets, object lessons, games etc. to teach spiritual truths
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's spiritual growth and engagement.
- Led volunteer training programs, fostering teamwork and enhancing ministry effectiveness.
- Coordinated events and activities, promoting community involvement and participation among families.
Education
General Bible
Summit Pacific College
Abbotsford06-1991
General Studies
Trinity Western University
Fort Langley12-1989
Skills
- Daily living assistance
- Compassionate care
- Care adherence
- Documentation management
- Volunteer coordination
- Therapy support
- Coaching
- Personal care assistance
- Teaching
- Problem Solving
- Volunteer coordination
Certification
- RED Emergency First Aide and CPR Certification Expires Sept 2026
- Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevention certification, Safe Work Manitoba Sept 2023
- WHMIS 2015 for Workers Certification Sept 2023
- Protection of Adults Living with Intellectual Disability Training, Oct 2023
- Trauma Informed Certification for Coaches, Center For Healing, Cheltenham, Australia. Online Completion June 20, 2023
- Functional Nutrition Certification Full Body Systems, Functional Nutrition Lab, Andrea Nakayama. Online delivery Nov 2021-Feb 2023
- Christian Counselling Crisis Course/ Continuing Education Sept- Dec 2014 Victory Bible College International
- Child Development Assistant - Level One Dec 2013 Alberta Human Services
- Life Coach Practitioner Certification Oct 2011 Certified Coaching Alliance International Coach Federation
Interests
Timeline
Companion Caregiver
Silver Lining Care
12.2025 - Current
Direct Support Worker
Initiatives For Just Communities
09.2023 - 11.2024
Nutritionist in Training
Lifeline Health Services
02.2022 - 12.2022
Owner/Operator/Lead Teacher
A.R.K. Early Learning Dayhome
09.2020 - 06.2021
Speech and Language Assistant/Aide
IN-HOME FSCD CONTRACT
08.2018 - 08.2019
Child Development Facilitator
CAUSE AND EFFECT FOUNDATION
09.2016 - 05.2017
Child Developmental Aide
FOOTHILLS CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
01.2014 - 06.2015
Preschool Team Teacher
ROYAL OAK PLAYSCHOOL
09.2012 - 01.2017
Educational Assistant
BEARSPAW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
09.2011 - 06.2012
Children’s Ministries Director
HARVEST CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
09.2010 - 06.2011
General Studies
Trinity Western University
General Bible
Summit Pacific College