Kimberly Deacon Email & Phone Number

Belleville, On

• Works collaboratively with special education teachers and team to plan and deliver individualized programs to students.• Provides constant support with students to organize, sequence, following directions and complete work while implementing the appropriate learning strategies.• Maintains individual tracking and recording frameworks for academics, behavioral, social and life skills in addition to occupational and physical therapy requirements.• Development and implementation of… Show more • Works collaboratively with special education teachers and team to plan and deliver individualized programs to students.• Provides constant support with students to organize, sequence, following directions and complete work while implementing the appropriate learning strategies.• Maintains individual tracking and recording frameworks for academics, behavioral, social and life skills in addition to occupational and physical therapy requirements.• Development and implementation of individualized and modified academic programs.• Creates and promotes the use of visuals, cues, manipulatives and other supports to reinforce learning. (Social stories, visual schedules, oral sensory diet, Task Galore).• Configures and operates computer software to support programming needs. Personalization of programs to meet the needs of students. (e.g. created forced order Clicker 5 grid with schedule specific photos )• Supports speech, language and articulation remediation programs in addition to alternative forms of communication as required.• Administers and monitors use of medications and health concerns such as seizures and diabetic glucose testing.• Assists with mobility issues, lifting, feeding, toileting and positioning as required.• Follows programs outlined by Occupational, Physical and Speech and Language therapists. • Assists in the development and implementation of safety plans as required.• Uses strong organizational and problem-solving skills by arranging weekly lunches for the school, launches the school’s “Spirit Wear” clothing line each year, leads regular classroom directed fundraising projects, provides food baskets to classrooms through the Food for Learning Program and takes on an active role in school musical productions and fundraising events. Prepares newsletters effectively communicating with parents, collects and deposits money, accurately ordering and arranging delivery and managing large groups of students in support of these activities. Show less

Belleville, On

• Responsible for resident’s personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation and social skills as a part-time call in staff.• Applied crisis intervention strategies calmly and effectively, responding quickly to situations that arose.• Participated in the development and implementation of individually directed plans and goals of residents of varying age, disabilities and exceptionalities within three different residences. • Wrote daily reports for supervisors and staff regarding… Show more • Responsible for resident’s personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation and social skills as a part-time call in staff.• Applied crisis intervention strategies calmly and effectively, responding quickly to situations that arose.• Participated in the development and implementation of individually directed plans and goals of residents of varying age, disabilities and exceptionalities within three different residences. • Wrote daily reports for supervisors and staff regarding client’s health and concerns.• Managed and administered medication according to physician's order; monitored and recorded medication administration.• Qualified to administer medications, Ventolin and oxygen treatments and to care for residents with gastrointestinal tubes and catheters and colostomies. Show less

Oakville, On

• Demonstrated reliability and versatility by being trained in several group home operations, Semi-independent Living Program and Community Workplace Day Program in a relief position role. • Participated in the development and implementation of individualized client programs of residents of varying age, disabilities and exceptionalities in several residences and programs.• Promoted the development of life skills including, personal care, housekeeping, social skills, meal preparation… Show more • Demonstrated reliability and versatility by being trained in several group home operations, Semi-independent Living Program and Community Workplace Day Program in a relief position role. • Participated in the development and implementation of individualized client programs of residents of varying age, disabilities and exceptionalities in several residences and programs.• Promoted the development of life skills including, personal care, housekeeping, social skills, meal preparation, money management as well as job readiness.• Developed client profiles and regular client’s reports for staff and family members.• Scheduled and attended regular client medical appointments.• Managed and administered medication according to physician's order; monitored and kept accurate records. Prepared medical memos as required.• Promoted a healthy lifestyle while maintaining a safe environment and facilitated community relationship building (Weekly bowling, swimming and horseback riding).• Applied crisis intervention strategies calmly and effectively, responding quickly to situations that arose. Show less