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Alexis Gilbert

St. Thomas,ON

Summary

Proven Personal Support Worker from Valleyview Home, adept in mobility assistance and emotional support, enhanced patient well-being by fostering independence and maintaining dignity. Excelled in compassionate care, achieving significant improvements in client comfort and satisfaction. Skilled in both verbal communication and dementia care, consistently prioritized privacy and safety in all interactions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Valleyview Home
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Resident Support Aid

Caressant Care
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Established trusting relationships with residents by consistently demonstrating empathy, patience, and genuine concern for their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable living environment by conducting regular safety checks and promptly addressing any hazards or concerns.
  • Improved resident well-being by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Assisted personal support workers with all their duties for resident care
  • Light housekeeping duties keeping the home clean and safe for the workers

Education

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College
St. Thomas, ON
08.2021

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Social support
  • Compassionate Care
  • Elderly Care
  • First aid and safety
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • End of life care

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Valleyview Home
08.2021 - Current

Resident Support Aid

Caressant Care
10.2020 - 08.2021

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College

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