Abraham Soto
Toronto,ON
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. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
PERLEY RIDEAU VETERANS CENTRE
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Helped with daily resident care, including hygiene, feeding and therapeutic communication
- Helped with repositioning of residents according to their care plan and using mechanical lift
- Developed a good relationship with residents and the care team
- Worked as a PSW Float in all the Units of the Perley Health.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Dog Walker and Dog Sitter
Rover.com/Independent
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
- Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
- Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
- Secured dog collars and tags before starting walks to guarantee identification in emergencies.
- Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
- Assisted in reducing separation anxiety in pets by offering consistent companionship during owner absences.
Office Cleaner
Adobe Ottawa
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Dusted and polished furniture, surfaces and equipment. to remove dust and grime.
- Cleaned desks, office equipment, walls, files, ledges, and countertops by dusting surfaces.
- Sanitized office spaces bathrooms and kitchens to maintain hygienic work environment for employees and visitors.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness with thorough restroom sanitation, including scrubbing toilets, sinks, and floors.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors to remove dirt and debris and maintain clean and safe work environment.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
Cook/Prep
CRAFT Beer Market
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed food prep duties: peeled and cut vegetables, prepped meat and seafood
- Prepared meals on grill and griddle such as tacos and burgers
- Performed general kitchen cleanliness tasks, sanitation of the line, and replenished station.
GARDENER
Horticultural Technician, Algonquin College
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Performed general maintenance on school grounds with a focus on garden beds and lawn care
- Completed planting, maintenance and harvesting of fruits and vegetables
- Ensured that vegetable gardens, grounds and greenhouses were all properly maintained and watered according to plant needs.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Maintained gardening tools and equipment by sharpening and cleaning tools to keep in good working condition.
Cook/Dishwasher
IVY LEA CLUB RESTAURANT
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed food prep duties: peeled and cut vegetables, prepped meat and seafood
- Assisted with the fryer: cleaned and changed the oil; also used the fryers to make fries, onion rings and chicken wings
- Also worked the grill and made sandwiches, hamburgers and steak
- Performed dishwashing duties and general kitchen cleanliness tasks.
GARDENER
IVY LEA CLUB
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed general maintenance on resort grounds with a focus on garden beds and lawn care
- Completed planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs, vegetation and flowers
- Ensured grounds were all esthetically pleasing and manicured for guests to enjoy.
Front Desk Agent
Days Inn Saskatoon
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided friendly and professional customer service to guest checking in and out of the hotel
- Assisted in training new staff members on company procedures and practices
- Handled cash, debit and credit transactions for incoming and outgoing guests.
PAINTER
Avonlea Homes
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Successfully completed paint jobs by paying careful attention to detail and listening to clients
- Trained new staff on the use of airless sprayer and other painting techniques
- Prepped, primed and painted houses to customer specification to guarantee their satisfaction.
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
Order Picker
PureSource
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Operated forklifts to complete orders for shipping and delivery
- Sorted merchandise with the use of RF scanners for proper allocation into their designated areas
- Organized outgoing and incoming orders for proper bunching of items on the daily replenishing lists.
- Contributed to overall warehouse efficiency by assisting in other areas such as receiving, stocking, or shipping when required.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
Order Picker/ Replenisher
Tena quip
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted in organization and preparation of outgoing and incoming orders
- Sorted and organized shelves and merchandise to comply with warehouse safety codes
- Completed inventory and inventory control checks to ensure the warehouse was properly stocked.
- Reduced order processing time with the use of RF scanning equipment and inventory management software.
- Improved order accuracy by meticulously picking items according to pick list and packing slip requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of orders during peak demand periods.
Warehouse Laborer
Cine Maison Royale
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Performed quality control checks to ensure proper delivery to clients
- Placed proper rating stickers on corresponding movies to comply with company policy
- Prepared and sorted returned merchandise for ease of re-used.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Reduced product damage rates by following proper material handling techniques when transporting goods within the warehouse.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.
Education
Horticultural Industries Diploma - Gardening,Landscaping,Maintenance,Urban Agricultur
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ONPersonal Support Worker Certificate -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON12.2022
Skills
Mobility Assistance
Dementia Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Emotional Support
Palliative Care
Privacy and confidentiality
- Time Management
- End of life care
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Housekeeping
Certificationandtraining
- OHSA and WHMIS certification
- GPA Certification
- First-Aid/CPR certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
PERLEY RIDEAU VETERANS CENTRE
12.2022 - 06.2024
Office Cleaner
Adobe Ottawa
07.2022 - 12.2022
Cook/Prep
CRAFT Beer Market
07.2021 - 09.2021
Cook/Dishwasher
IVY LEA CLUB RESTAURANT
04.2021 - 07.2021
GARDENER
IVY LEA CLUB
04.2021 - 07.2021
Dog Walker and Dog Sitter
Rover.com/Independent
01.2021 - 01.2023
GARDENER
Horticultural Technician, Algonquin College
07.2020 - 09.2021
Front Desk Agent
Days Inn Saskatoon
11.2018 - 07.2019
PAINTER
Avonlea Homes
09.2015 - 09.2017
Order Picker
PureSource
02.2015 - 08.2015
Order Picker/ Replenisher
Tena quip
06.2014 - 10.2014
Warehouse Laborer
Cine Maison Royale
11.2012 - 05.2014
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Algonquin College
Horticultural Industries Diploma - Gardening,Landscaping,Maintenance,Urban Agricultur
Algonquin College
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