Robyn Sinclair
Kenora
Summary
Skilled in multicultural sensitivity and client documentation, I excelled at KRRCFS by fostering youth development and advocating for at-risk individuals. Leveraging teamwork and relationship-building skills, achieving significant improvements in youth resilience and community reintegration.
Youth care professional with background in supporting and mentoring adolescents. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and creating safe, nurturing environments. Focused on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and empathetic with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Worker
KRRCFS
04.2024 - Current
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk youth through consistent supervision and positive reinforcement.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a secure and hygienic environment for all program participants.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing structured activities and educational support.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Delivered crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing urgent concerns promptly while maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Ensured proper medication administration for individuals under my care according to doctors'' orders.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as fire evacuations.
- Promoted emotional well-being by providing individualized support and counseling to address personal challenges faced by each youth.
- Established clear expectations for behavior within the residential facility, reinforcing accountability among youths in our care.
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Developed strong rapport with families, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure the best possible care for their children.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Organized recreational outings and community service projects, promoting social responsibility and civic engagement among youths.
- Maintained accurate case records, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each youth''s specific needs.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with youth, becoming reliable and positive role model.
- Advocated for rights and needs of youth in care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to promote positive self-esteem and resilience in challenging situations.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs and goals of each child.
- Organized cultural and educational field trips to enhance learning experience and broaden horizons.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Supported transition of youth back into their communities or to independent living situations with tailored life skills training.
PSW
Pinecrest Home for the Aged/ Community Support
04.2007 - 04.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless delivery of services for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted clients in maintaining their physical fitness through encouragement, gentle exercise guidance, and support during ambulation or transfer activities.
- Built trust-based relationships with clients through consistent reliability and punctuality in attending scheduled appointments.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients with limited physical capabilities, utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent injuries for both parties involved.
- Ensured medication adherence for patients by administering prescribed medications on time and monitoring their effects.
- Promoted independence among patients by developing individualized care plans that focused on their unique needs and abilities.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect early warning signs of health issues, promptly reporting any changes to supervising medical staff.
- Provided respite care for family members, allowing them necessary breaks from caregiving responsibilities while ensuring continuous support for their loved ones.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
PSW
Confederation College
Kenora01-2009
GED -
Confederation College
Kenora01-2006
Skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Youth advocacy
- Mental health support
- Positive reinforcement
- Substance abuse awareness
- Community resources
- Client documentation
- File management
- Client advocacy
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client needs assessment
Timeline
Child Care Worker
KRRCFS
04.2024 - Current
PSW
Pinecrest Home for the Aged/ Community Support
04.2007 - 04.2024
PSW
Confederation College
GED -
Confederation College
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