Compassionate Developmental Services Professional

DEVIKA K RAJESH

416-***-**** Scarborough, M*K *Z* *********************@*****.***

Professional Summary

A skilled and empathetic developmental services worker with a solid foundation in creating and carrying out customized support plans. competent in providing personal care support, managing behavior, and monitoring each person's development while creating a happy and encouraging atmosphere. Dedicated to helping people with developmental disabilities live better lives and become more independent, we provide individualized care that enables each client to reach their greatest potential.

Skills

Caring Support: Exhibits sincere concern and regard for people with developmental disabilities.

Communication: Information is communicated to customers, families, and team members in an effective manner.

Personalized Care Planning: Creates and modifies customized plans to satisfy the particular requirements of every client.

Behavioral Support Strategies: Uses proactive tactics to promote constructive conduct.

Working as a Collaborative Team: collaborates collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group to deliver unified, patient-focused care.

• Languages: English - fluent Malayalam - Native

Education

Diploma in Developmental Services Worker Jan 2024 – Dec 2025 Fanshawe College Toronto Campus

Diploma in Councelling Psychology July 2023 - Nov 2023 HIFE Academy Kozhikode, India

Work Experience

Residential Assistant Field Placement Sept 2025 - Dec 2025 Extendicare Guildwood Scarborough

· Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.

· Supported recreational and social programs to enhance resident wellbeing.

· Maintained a safe, clean, and supportive environment.

· Communicated effectively with residents, families, and staff.

· Monitored and reported changes in residents’ needs or behaviors.

Support Worker May 2025- Aug 2025 Intergrace Scarborough

· Supported individuals with personal care and daily living activities.

· Encouraged independence through skill-building and adaptive strategies.

· Assisted with mobility, transfers, and use of assistive devices.

· Promoted inclusion by supporting participation in community and recreational activities.

· Maintained documentation and reported progress or concerns to supervisors.

Recreational Team member April 2021 - Nov 2023 Annes Bhavan Kammana India

Organized and facilitated engaging recreational activities tailored to the interests and abilities of elderly residents.

Fostered social interaction and mental stimulation through games, arts and crafts, music, and group outings.

Collaborated with the care team to develop programs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Monitored resident participation, adapting activities as needed to accommodate mobility or cognitive limitations.

Created a welcoming and supportive environment, encouraging residents’ active participation and enhancing their quality of life.

Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR/Level C Oct 2024 – Oct 2027

Canadian Red Cross Toronto

Non – Violence Crisis Intervention Training Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

Crisis Prevention Toronto

Councelling Psychology

HIFE Academy Kozhikode India

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