Victoria (Tori) Van Dyk
Hamilton,ON
Summary
I am currently seeking employment for the Community Resource Facilitator at Rygiel Supports For Community Living. I am available and prepared to work all shifts, weekends & Holidays.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
03.2022 - Current
- Guided developmentally/physically disabled people supported through day programs & assisted them with, all of their activities of daily living.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with their families & community resources.
- Assisted in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Documented people supported progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored people supported progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for people supported.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for people supported.
- Evaluated peopled supported social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Assisted people supported in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions (Music Program) to help people supported develop coping skills and improve communication.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for people suppprted.
Transportation
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
09.2016 - 02.2022
- Provided timely transportation of diverse people supported to healthcare facilities.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Analyzed transportation data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Tracked rides to & from their destination
- Met safety and regulatory standards for full operational compliance.
- Maintained accurate invoice and expense documentation for reliable reference.
- Coordinated responses to emergencies by dispatching vehicles and bringing in additional personnel.
Community Participation
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Developed positive and productive relationships with people supported, families and community relationships
- Engaged participants in recreational activities and team-building exercises.
- Supervised groups of up to 40 people supported from arrival through departure at end of day.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals
- Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports to CPS Supervisor
- Transitioned participants between activities, rest periods and outings.
- Planned, promoted and executed more than 8 events each year.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
- Resolved conflicts that arose by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
- Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Kept athletic and games equipment and facilities organized and maintained.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to people supported
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and outings
- Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
- Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Grand Health Academy
Hamilton, ON04.2011
High School Diploma -
Hill Park Secondary School
Hamilton, ON06.2010
Skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Leading Team Meetings
- Coordinate Events
- Attention to Detail
- Inventory Accuracy
- Open, Honest & Reliable
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Letter Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Solution Orientated
Certification
- Certified In NVCI
- Certified in First Aid & CPR
- WHIMIS
- Pharmacology
- Fire Safety
- AIMS Training
- FASD Training
- Rygiel Driver Training
- Completed training for Conscious Care, Mindfulness, What is a home, Building Connections & Relationships
Timeline
Team Leader
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
03.2022 - Current
Transportation
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
09.2016 - 02.2022
Community Participation
Rygiel Supports For Community Living
06.2014 - 09.2016
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Grand Health Academy
High School Diploma -
Hill Park Secondary School
- Certified In NVCI
- Certified in First Aid & CPR
- WHIMIS
- Pharmacology
- Fire Safety
- AIMS Training
- FASD Training
- Rygiel Driver Training
- Completed training for Conscious Care, Mindfulness, What is a home, Building Connections & Relationships
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