This job I ran into as I noticed a mother experiencing some issues with her non verbal daughter who has autism. I helped her in that moment to get her daughter to stand up as she decided to sit in the middle of the road at a heavy weight, to much to lift and refused to move. Upon using simple ABA techniques and engaging her in a interest based completed demand = desired reward. That “lady” soon after became my employer and I worked for Monday to Friday 2:30 till 9 pm and in the summer 7-7 Monday till Thursday. Each day I followed a daily activity schedule (DAS) that was important for my client as her days were predictable and therefor reduced anxiety leading to a decline in aggressive or combative behaviour. Her DAS included lots of community involvement, news paper delivery and she was a park ambassador until winter came around she only had one job with Oakville beaver (community news paper). Aside from that her engagement outdoors and with others she found similar interests with occupied much of her summer days or after school activities. I assisted with personal hygiene, social and life skills. She always had a goal established by her behaviour therapist, so I would follow her goal orientation and contribution schedule which was included in all activities of daily living ( an example would be to independently get ready in the morning) this obviously requires much smaller goals first to be ready for the ultimate goal that she was challenged with completing based on her cognitive level of understanding the purpose of that goal and her own personal reasons to be motivated to complete it. I also administered her medication and would document as frequently as necessary sometimes even in 5 minute updates depending on the situation but regular logs of my observations on emotional well being her physical activities completed, her goal completion etc. This documentation was what her behavioural therapist requested for charting and documentation purposes. This is also how other members of her muti disciplinary team could recognize and place protocols for certain behaviours that may cause harm to herself or others while also teaching the client emotional management and calming techniques for being able to rely on herself to calm down from stressful situations. Throughout the shifts I would follow a behavioural support protocol as a proactive tool in an reducing behaviours that she has had a past experience with. Then just normal personal assistant with activities of daily living this would include getting ready for bed or getting ready in the morning.

Worked along side the individuals I supported to have them feel And be involved in their community to ensure a meaningful life that one can carry with pride, knowing they are a contributing member of their community. Planned daily outings and events. Assisted with homework and other chores Used a strength based approach. Followed a daily activity schedule when needed to provide structure for individuals that experience anxiety. This creates a day where the child/ youth understands and knows what the expectations are that day and can enhance their confidence/ self worth. Followed behavioural support protocols and programs provided by a behavioural therapist or other types of care when given by a reputable professional ( Behavioural Therapist, occupational therapist, any member within one’s muti disciplinary team. etc) Completed daily logs and documentation as requested or provided by parent or other care practitioners who work with the individual I support) Contribute activity with other members of a muti disciplinary team to ensure the child or youth is reaching all developmental steps at their age requirement. Create a meaningful and trusting relationship between myself and the child or youth I support while keeping professional boundaries. Engaging with the child or youth in their daily activities to ensure they are not only having fun but spending time outdoors or being physically active, socially active and being given the ability to be explore things they like or may dislike. Recognized moments that a child may learn from by problem solving difficult situations and allowing the child to make decisions (where appropriate) to find solutions.