PATRICIA GYAN
BRAMPTON,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker with specialized experience caring for children with special needs, including G-tube feeding and rare syndromes such as Joubert syndrome. Leveraging over 13 years of teaching experience in elementary education, I bring a nurturing, patient-centered approach to care and education, fostering development, independence, and emotional well-being in children.
Developed essential caregiving skills in healthcare environment, focusing on patient care and support. Demonstrates strong communication and problem-solving abilities, adaptable to new challenges and environments. Looking to leverage these transferrable skills to transition into new field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Placement [PSW]
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect early warning signs of health issues, promptly reporting any changes to supervising medical staff.
Cleaner
Squeaky Cleaning Company
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting assign to me.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises of residents.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Maintained detailed logs of cleaning schedules and tasks, ensuring accountability and consistency.
- Contributed to team efforts by training new staff on best practices in cleaning and maintenance.
Care Giver
Private Home
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Provide full-time care for a child with jubert syndrome, including G-tube feeding, medication administration, and physical therapy assistance
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure consistent, high-quality care
- Monitor the child’s developmental milestones, adapting routines and activities to support growth and learning
- Engage in therapeutic play and sensory activities to promote cognitive, motor, and emotional development
- Maintain accurate records of daily care, including feeding schedules, medication logs, and progress notes
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Elementary School Teacher
Police Model Basic School-Ghana Edu Service
09.2010 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Ghana Education Service
- Designed and delivered age-appropriate lessons in core subjects, incorporating differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs
- Provided one-on-one and small group support for students with special educational needs, including physical and cognitive disabilities
- Fostered inclusive classroom environments that encouraged collaboration, respect, and empathy
- Collaborated with parents, therapists, and administrators to create individualized education plans (IEP)
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and provided regular feedback to parents and school leadership
- Organized extracurricular activities and events to support students’ holistic development
- Ghana Education Service
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Care Management
A1Global College of Health, Business And Technology
Mississauga, On, Canada02.2025
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Medix College
Brampton, On, Canada07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana04.2021
Diploma in Basic Education - Education
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana09.2010
Skills
- Expertise in G-tube feeding and care management
- Knowledgeable about joubert syndrome and related challenges
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children and families
- Behavioral management and positive reinforcement techniques
- Child development and special education methodologies
- Organizational and time-management skills for daily routines
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Proficient in creating individualized learning and care plans
- Alzheimer's care
- Dementia care
- Nutrition support
- Palliative care
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Clinical Placement [PSW]
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
12.2024 - 02.2025
Care Giver
Private Home
07.2024 - 12.2024
Cleaner
Squeaky Cleaning Company
05.2024 - 02.2025
Elementary School Teacher
Police Model Basic School-Ghana Edu Service
09.2010 - 04.2024
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Care Management
A1Global College of Health, Business And Technology
CPR and First Aid Certification -
Medix College
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Cape Coast
Diploma in Basic Education - Education
University of Cape Coast
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