Abhaya Antony
Kingston,Canada
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
The Windsor Retirement Home
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Direct Support Worker
Limestone City Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
Ophthalmic Technician
The Macula Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate diagnostic testing.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Conservatory Retirement Home
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Care Home Assistant
Enlighten Old Age Home
01.2021 - 08.2021
Optometrist
Family Opticals
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
Education
PG Diploma in Health Care Administration -
St Lawrence College
01.2023
Bachelor in Optometry -
Medical Trust Hospital
Kerala,India01.2020
Higher Secondary -
Kerala State Board
01.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Crisis Intervention
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medicine Management
- Dementia Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medication organization
- Clinical Documentation
- Healthcare documentation
- Problem-Solving
- Care Plan Management
Certification
- CPR Training Certificate
- First-Aid Training Certificate
Languages
English
Malayalam
Hobbies and Interests
- Dogs
- Swimming
- Outdoors
- Music
- Cycling
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
The Windsor Retirement Home
04.2024 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
The Macula Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
Direct Support Worker
Limestone City Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Conservatory Retirement Home
08.2021 - 11.2023
Care Home Assistant
Enlighten Old Age Home
01.2021 - 08.2021
Optometrist
Family Opticals
03.2020 - 12.2020
Higher Secondary -
Kerala State Board
- CPR Training Certificate
- First-Aid Training Certificate
PG Diploma in Health Care Administration -
St Lawrence College
Bachelor in Optometry -
Medical Trust Hospital
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