Maysa Saraiva

A passionate professional providing specialized care to children and young adults with special needs. Dedicated to fostering a positive environment, continuously innovating teaching strategies, and ensuring personalized attention5. Driven by a humanized vision to make a meaningful difference in the lives of supported individuals.

DSW Youth Program (Full-Time) - Community Living Elgin

(2024-06)

• Conducts hourly bed checks and walkabouts during night and day hours.
• Assists with money management, housekeeping, and routine daily needs.
• Maintains regular paperwork and digital documentation regarding resident progress.
• Promotes independence and individualized support for all residents.

Educational Assistant (Supply) - TVDSB - London, ON

(2024-04)

• Assists students with academic tasks and provides individualized support.
• Implements tailored educational strategies for students with special needs.
• Collaborates with teachers to maintain a positive classroom environment and monitor progress.
• Supervises students during classroom activities, lunch, and recess.

Direct Support Professional (Part-Time) - Community Living London

(2025-01 - 2026-04)

• Supports residents' goals and provides direct care, including personal hygiene, bathing, and toileting.
• Dispenses and administers medications while ensuring the safety and security of individuals.
• Teaches life skills, offers counseling, and performs crisis intervention.
• Provides transportation for social outings and medical appointments.
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date digital and physical documentation.

Child Mental Wellness Worker - Merrymount Children's Center - London, ON

(2025-02 - 2025-11)

• Provides direct care addressing physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
• Responsible for behavior management and completing documentation including logbooks and child progress notes.
• Maintains a safe environment and ensures clothing room organization and laundry were completed.

Women and Family Services Advocate (Part-time) - Strathroy & Area, ON

(2024-08 - 2025-07)

• Provided 24-hour helpline support, emergency shelter assistance, and risk assessments.
• Conducted shelter intakes and provided strength-based assessments and safety plans.
• Facilitated crisis intervention and immediate emotional support.
• Enhanced women's capacity to make informed choices.

Respite Worker (URS) - Behaviour Avenues Inc - London, ON

(2024-05 - 2024-12)

• Delivered rapid-response services to prevent escalation of harm to self, others, or property.
• Engaged clients in recreational and skill-building activities.
• Provided direct support to family intervention and therapy techniques.
• Updated family members on client condition and progress.

Direct Support Worker - Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support Network

(2022 - 2024)

• Supported communication and daily living for individuals with dual sensory impairment.
• Empowered consumers in daily living aspects like hygiene, meal preparation, and volunteering.
• Assisted in developing consumer goals and program development.

Double Major - CYS and Disability Studies - King's University College (2023 - 2026)

DSW Diploma - Fanshawe College

ECE Diploma - Fanshawe College