Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Skills Certifications
References
Timeline
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Vanessa C. Cordeiro

Cambridge,ON

Summary

I am a motivated, reliable, personable, confident and professional individual with a variety of work and educational experience in the Health Care/Social Services field. I have the ability and eagerness to adapt and learn job functions quickly and efficiently with a positive attitude and enthusiasm; which has proudly earned me the reputation of a dedicated, reliable, and hardworking admirable individual in this high demand work field. I have excellent people skills with a passion for helping others through my own unique personal lived experience and natural caregiving manner, with a true empathy for individuals facing challenges in their lives. I have an uplifting and witty sense of humor; compassionate, warm and caring demeanor that is sincere and genuine, which makes me an ideal candidate for working with the vulnerable sector. Additionally, I am extremely organized, an exceptional multitasker, and thrive in deadline-driven environments, yet hold the ability to keep calm under pressure due to my previous years of experience in administrative and office settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

P.S.W

HOMEWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
03.2023 - Current

Provide assistance for patients throughout each unit in the health centre; including helping the nurses, assist with documentation and vitals, minor housekeeping; and much more.

COMPLEX CARE PROFESSIONAL/D.S.W.

KW HABILITATION
01.2020 - 03.2023
  • Practical experience in providing daily living support within a Person-Centred framework to persons with complex needs
  • Experience in assisting the assessment, implementation and evaluation of interventions for persons who have an intellectual disability and are experiencing emotional, behavioural and medical complexities
  • Provide support independently and in a team environment for a variety of clients with developmental disabilities including personal care; daily programming and skill building, medication administration, following and understanding Behaviour Support Plans as well as various types of data collection
  • Routine cleaning, sanitizing, laundry, etc
  • And other common cleanliness duties.

SUPPLY E.A.

UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full-day early learning program within a classroom setting which will enhance children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development
  • Provide as needed fill in support within the Guelph/Wellington education region; being on call for close to 50 locations of educational programs and schools ranging from elementary to high school level
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community services mm working
  • Occasionally provide supervision and age-appropriate (learning) programming for groups of students as part of the extended day program as required

BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT WORKER

HOPEWELL CHILDREN'S HOMES
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Instruct, advise or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other personal care needs; experience in providing daily living support within a Person-Centred framework to persons with complex needs
  • Support, promote and encourage individuals to live independently at their fullest capacity to enjoy their fullest quality of life, including but not limited to engaging residents in meaningful activities such as being involved in enjoyable community outings, exercise, leisure and recreational or work activities
  • Housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, meal planning, laundry and other errands
  • Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) through adequate and ongoing training and support
  • Follow and implement support plans including data collection and collaboration/reporting to the Senior Behaviour Therapist

P.S.W. (HOME CARE)

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Instruct, advise or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other personal care needs; experience in providing daily living support within a Person-Centred framework to persons with complex needs
  • Instruct, advise or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other personal care needs.

Education

Practical Nursing (1st Year) -

LETHBRIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lethbridge, AB
01.2014

International Studies (1st year) -

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Vancouver, B.C.
01.2011

International Relations (Spanish) -

TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY
Mexico City, D.F.
01.2009

High school Diploma -

LANGLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
Langley, B.C.
01.2004

Skills

  • Patient Ambulation
  • CPR/AED
  • Patient Care
  • Detail oriented
  • Typing speed of 80/wpm
  • Self motivated and work well independently and in a team

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Skills Certifications

  • BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, UGDSB
  • SAFE MANAGEMENT GROUP, KW Habilitation
  • NVCI, Hopewell Children's Homes
  • EMERGENCY FIRST AID/CPR w/ PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID. Red Cross
  • INTRO TO DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER'S CARE, Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Online
  • INTRO TO HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE, De Sousa Institute Online

References

Available at time of interview or upon request

Timeline

P.S.W

HOMEWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
03.2023 - Current

COMPLEX CARE PROFESSIONAL/D.S.W.

KW HABILITATION
01.2020 - 03.2023

SUPPLY E.A.

UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
01.2020 - 01.2022

BEHAVIOURAL SUPPORT WORKER

HOPEWELL CHILDREN'S HOMES
01.2018 - 01.2021

P.S.W. (HOME CARE)

BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH
01.2016 - 01.2018

Practical Nursing (1st Year) -

LETHBRIDGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

International Studies (1st year) -

SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

International Relations (Spanish) -

TECNOLÓGICO DE MONTERREY

High school Diploma -

LANGLEY EDUCATION CENTRE
Vanessa C. Cordeiro