Karesten R.
Please see updated resume.
Work Experience Specialized Support Worker CBI Health Group - Fredericton, NB August 2020 to Present • Support clients in all aspects of daily living • Promote community inclusion • Implementation of Individual Service and Behaviour Management plans • Utilization of Non Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques • Building therapeutic rapport Life Skills Coach (6 month contract) Wesley Youth Housing - Hamilton, ON October 2019 to April 2020 • Provide early intervention for youth ages 16-21, experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness • Motivate and support residents in the completion of 6 life skills including Independent Living, Healthy Living, Time Management, Money Management, Household Management and Cooking/Meal Preparation • Referrals and advocacy for residents • Plan and facilitate social and recreational programming • Ensure file maintenance while accurately completing reports according to Ministry requirements Developmental Support Worker Community Living Burlington - Burlington, ON October 2015 to October 2019 • Build therapeutic rapport while encouraging goal achievement and quality of life • Promote inclusion within the community • Assist with all aspects of daily living, medication administration, safe lifts and transfers • 1:1 Case management incl. Personal care and behaviour management • Utilization of Non Violent Crisis Intervention techniques Youth Outreach Worker Living Rock Ministries - Hamilton, ON March 2015 to June 2019 • Engage at risk youth and families in the downtown core and surrounding area • Case management focused on connecting youth and their families to services • Referrals based on decreasing barriers • Network with service providers and members of the community • Support youth through the 5 Stages of Change while promoting safety and security • Deliver required information to the Ministry of Children and Youth Services with the use of data systems Client Program Facilitator Peel Halton Dufferin Acquired Brain Injury Services (Greater Toronto Area, ON) - Mississauga, ON November 2014 to October 2015 • Support clients with acquired brain injuries in achieving the highest possible quality of life • Deliver individual service while following PCPs and BSPs • Build rapport/develop therapeutic relationships • Provide meaningful engagements and activities • Assisted daily living, physiotherapy, medication administration, safe lifts and transfers, diabetes management • Utilization of Safe Management techniques Skills • Crisis Intervention • Case Management • Community Networking and Outreach • Life Skill Coaching • Data Entry and Reporting as per Ministry Requirements • Medication Administration • Developmental Disabilities Experience • Autism Experience Certifications and Licenses Safe Management Non-Violent Crisis Intervention First Aid & CPR Level C ASIST Mental Health First Aid Anti-Oppression Crisis Management LGBT2SQ Health Intro to ABA
Graduation from Mohawk colleges Child and Youth Worker program. Diploma recieved on the Deans Honors List. 3 years of placements in a variety of settings with children of different ages and needs.
Salary: Negotiable





Education
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Can swim
Able to travel with the family
Can work in homes with video surveillance

