Abibu Sumaila
Guelph,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with over two years of experience delivering high-quality, person-centered care across long-term care homes, retirement homes, and communities. Skilled in ADLs, dementia care, palliative support, promoting empathy, and building good relationships with clients and families. Exceptionally reliable, respectful of others' culture, responsible, very calm, professional in every aspect of care, and proficient with electronic documentation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
The Elliott Community
Guelph, ON
05.2025 - Current
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Riverside Glen
Riverside Glen, ON
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Fostered trusting relationships through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Applied infection prevention and control measures to ensure a safe care environment.
- Gained proficiency in electronic documentation using PointClickCare (PCC) in alignment with care standards.
- Delivered culturally respectful and dignity-focused care tailored to individual client needs.
Personal Support Worker- Clinical Placement (Retirement)
The Elliott Community
Guelph, Canada
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Mastered safe transfer, which includes the use of mechanical lifts and mobility aids, while promoting client safety.
- Provide ADLs to residents, including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
- Foster strong relationships through consistent emotional support, and active listening.
- Monitor clients' health and behavioral changes, reporting concerns to the appropriate staff.
- Responsible for 5+ clients and demonstrated initiative in high-pressure situations, with or without supervision.
Personal Support Worker- Clinical Placement (LTC)
The Elliott Community
Guelph, Canada
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Maintained strict confidentiality and upheld ethical standard in all client interactions.
- Cared for multiple clients per shift, supporting them with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Assisted with end-of-life care, offering emotional support and maintaining compassionate presence.
- Adapted quickly to clinical routines and responsibilities, with guidance from the preceptor.
- 84 hours
Education
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate -
Conestoga College
ON, Canada04-2025
Skills
- Support with ADLs and IADLs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Palliative and end-of-life support
- Electronic documentation (PointClickCare & Yardi)
- Safe patient lifting and transfers
- Cultural sensitivity and ethical care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Strong communication and rapport-building
- Client relationship management
- Dining room support
- Elderly care
Certification
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, Conestoga College, 04/25
- CPR/AED & First Aid (Level C), Current
- Home care Assistant certificate
- CRADLE++ Certificate
- Taking Ownership in Palliative Care, Pallium Canada
References
Readily available upon request
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
The Elliott Community
05.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker- Clinical Placement (Retirement)
The Elliott Community
03.2025 - 04.2025
Personal Support Worker- Clinical Placement (LTC)
The Elliott Community
02.2025 - 03.2025
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Riverside Glen
05.2024 - 03.2025
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate -
Conestoga College
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