I am a devoted, caring and a kind personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Leacock care centre
Orillia
11.2023 - 07.2024
Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding
Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
Cleaned and organized client's living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable
Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents
Proficient in providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Personal Support Worker
Muskoka landing long term care
Huntsville
08.2023 - 11.2023
Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
Experienced in following safety procedures when transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients
Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
Proficient in providing personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
Personal Support Worker
L'CHAIM RETIREMENT HOME
Toronto
04.2023 - 06.2023
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Sugoi Girls High School
Eldoret
CERTIFICATE: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER -
Peak Healthcare College
Toronto, ON
Skills
Privacy and Confidentiality
Verbal and Written Communication
First Aid and Safety
Time Management
Respectful and Compassionate
Flexible Schedule
Relationship Building
Dependable and Responsible
Patient Companionship
Compassionate Client Care
Documentation
References
Esther - L'Chaim retirement home student coordinator, 416-398-7898