Training School

PILAR HERRERA

*** ******** ****, **** **, London ON N6J 4H7

*****.**********@*****.*** 519-***-****

OBJECTIVE

As a Developmental Services Worker, I am seasoned and dedicated professional looking for full

time or part time employment in developmental services. I am a qualified and caring professional

that is interested in improving the lives of individuals with special challenges.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fanshawe College - Developmental Services Worker Diploma 2014

London, ON

The link between ASD and problem behaviour – CPRI workshop 2014

London, ON

ASD - Language and social communication – CPRI workshop 2014

London, ON

CADDA two days conference 2014

London, ON

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention CPI 2014-2015

London, ON

Standard First Aid CPR/AID Level C - Canadian Red Cross 2014-2017

London, ON

WHMIS, Musculoskeletal Disorder, Health & Safety awareness - CLL 2014

London, ON

Safe Food Handler Program - London Middlesex Health Unit 2007

London, ON

Hospitality Training Program Certificate - London Training Centre 2007

London, ON

Centro de Estudios Psicopedagogicos - Pre-school Teacher Diploma 1985

Bogota- Colombia

SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

Able to encourage and support individuals in developing confidence and enhance

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daily life skills

Able to create a supportive and caring environment for individuals and deal with

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behavioral challenges

Ability to cultivate independence and provide personal care in accordance with

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individual and organizational protocols

Comprehension and understanding of dual diagnosis and how it may affect

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supported individuals

Interpersonal skills with the ability to provide written and verbal information in

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both English and Spanish

Able to participate in the development and implementation of individually directed

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plans and goals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pilar Herrera

Community Living London - Ansondale and Millridge Group Home 2013 - present

London, ON

• Provide support to individuals with daily living skills and needs such as personal

care, meal preparation, proper nutrition and medications

• Promote and empower supported individuals so that they can get involved as active

and dynamic members of the community

• Implement behavior management programs and promote a healthy lifestyle while

maintaining a safe environment

Sir Arthur Carty, elementary school - DSW placement 2014

London, ON

• Provide group or individual assistance such as language development and cognitive

skill development to students with intellectual and physical disabilities

• Assist with the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills

and performance of daily activities

• Assist in supervising and arranging curricular and extracurricular activities both

within or outside the school

The Life Skill Centre - DSW placement 2013

London, ON

• Provide group or individual assistance such as language development to students

with intellectual disabilities as directed by teacher

• Assist with the supervision and training of students in the development of life skills

and performance of daily activities

• Assist in supervising and arranging curricular and extracurricular activities both

within and outside the school

Instructor / Owner - Let’s Art 2009 - 2012

London ON

• Developed art and dance programs for youth, adults, seniors and tailored programs for

individuals with special needs

VOLUNTEER WORK

Sir Arthur Carty Catholic elementary school 2014

London, ON

St. Joseph’s Health Care London - Mount Hope Long Term Care 2013

London, ON

Youth Support Worker - Aberdeen 2010

London, ON

Art Instructor - After School Program 2010

London, ON

Treasurer - Westmount Community Housing Co-op 2007 - 2008

London, ON

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