Experienced team player with a background in sales and cooking, along with a strong foundation in educational assistance for adult support programs. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively to achieve goals. Exceptional organizational skills, outgoing personality, and adept at fostering positive relationships through effective communication and coordination.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Developmental Support Worker
Bethesda Community Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
Providing personal care by assisting clients with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
Advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, and ensure their human rights are met and respected.
Role modeling and exercising appropriate personal and professional behaviors.
Ensure individual care plans that are designed to meet the unique needs and goals of the people I support are properly implemented.
Administration, monitoring, and documentation of prescribed medications for an individual.
Provide up-to-date documentation of care provided, including progress notes, incident reports, clients' appointments, and individual financial reports.
Monitor clients' reports closely, and report any changes in behavior or conditions to the appropriate supervisor.
Help clients maintain a healthy lifestyle, and help guide clients in making healthy life choices while respecting their decisions.
Ensuring the health and safety of individuals by following safety protocols, identifying and addressing potential hazards, and providing first aid and other emergency care as needed.
Assist clients in transitioning about their daily activities, e.g. Taking them for outings, social gatherings, and medical appointments.
Supported clients in maintaining clean and organized living spaces, fostering a sense of pride in their homes.
Maintained detailed client records, ensuring accurate documentation of goals, achievements, and areas for improvement.
Volunteering Position as an Educational Assistant
Applewood's Public School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Help students with transitioning throughout their time in the learning environment.
Worked with students in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
Arranged stations and assisted teachers during specific activities.
Collaborated with teachers to cultivate an inclusive and welcoming classroom.
Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs, or specific medical requirements.
Helped with student needs assessment by monitoring student comprehension, and assisting struggling students.
Helped outside of the classroom to monitor and protect students, assisting with bus loading and unloading, and in the cafeteria.
Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
07.2022 - 09.2022
Followed established recipes to prepare and cook menu items
Used various spices to season meat and fish dishes
Properly cleaned and organized kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking
Answered, reported, and followed executive chef's instructions
Timed food prep to foster timely meal delivery to all customers.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Sales Associate
Sport Chek
06.2022 - 08.2022
Delivered excellent customer service while supporting store standards and team efficiency.
Assisted in maintaining an organized, professional sales floor environment.
Supported team operations during high-traffic periods.
Resolved customer concerns professionally and escalated issues when required.
Contributed to a collaborative team atmosphere and positive customer experiences.
Education
College Diploma - Educational Assistant- Special Needs Support
Niagara College
Welland, Canada, Canada
04.2023
Skills
Team leadership & peer support
Communication & conflict resolution
Documentation & reporting
Policy compliance & safety awareness
Problem-solving & decision-making
Time management & multitasking
Training & onboarding support
Customer & client relations
Microsoft Office
Certification
First Aid and CPR Certificate
AODA Certificate
Workers Health and Safety Awareness
Human Trafficking Certificate
Gender-Based Analysis Plus Certificate
WHIMIS Certificate
Safety Tare training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Personal Information
Timeline
Developmental Support Worker
Bethesda Community Services
12.2022 - 09.2023
Volunteering Position as an Educational Assistant
Applewood's Public School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Rainforest Cafe
07.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Sport Chek
06.2022 - 08.2022
College Diploma - Educational Assistant- Special Needs Support