Elder Care in Brantford, Ontario

I have been working with adults and youth who have developmental disabilities for 13 years in various day program, residential and respite programs. I have made it my mission to promote inclusion and make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals I support. I pride myself on the relationships I have built with individuals and their families over the years. I am dedicated, patient, passionate, organized and willing to learn. I thrive in fast paced dynamic environments and I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. I am current and up to date with my Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training, CPR and First Aid. March 2005 April 2013: Community Living Hamilton 191 York Blvd. Hamilton, ON (905) 52... May 2007 January 2013: Part time residential counsellor within the Residential Supports Division -assisted individuals with developmental disabilities with every aspect of daily living e.g.) personal care, administration of medications, diabetic care, behaviour management, supported in the development of social, recreation and life skills May 2006 April 2013: Part time/on-call staff within the Adult Day Supports Division -supported individuals through employment, skills training, leisure activities and personal growth November 2006 - July 2007: Private in home respite care (Special Services at Home) -supported an individual several times with private 24 hr respite care while family was away -assisted with every aspect of daily living March 2005 March 2006: Special Services at Home Worker -supported individuals in their workplace September 2010 September 2012: Community Living Burlington 3057 Mainway Dr. Burlington, ON (905) 33... Support worker within the Respite Program (school aged and adult): -supported individuals with developmental disabilities in an after hours program through leisure activities, personal care, sensory activities, goal setting and life skills -extreme behaviour management, dual diagnoses; worked in a 1-1 and 2-1 setting September 2000 - August 2007: Schoffer Family 283 Cornwallis Rd. Ancaster, ON (905) 64... Private Special Needs Worker: -daily care for an child with a developmental disability Included: tutoring (all subjects), behaviour management, life skills and goal setting -24hr respite care while family was away: assisted with every aspect of daily living