Alicia Pennie
Haliburton
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at ParaMed Home Health Care, specializing in mobility assistance and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and emotional support, ensuring dignity and comfort. Skilled in monitoring health conditions and fostering positive relationships with clients and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Self Employed
10.2022 - Current
- Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and personal hygiene tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand needs and preferences for tailored support.
- Monitored client health conditions, reporting changes to family or healthcare professionals promptly.
- Organized and maintained a clean, safe environment conducive to client well-being.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to address specific needs.
- 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.
Psw
ParaMed Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Implemented personalized care plans, enhancing client satisfaction and well-being.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients and families.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
Psw
Victoria Manor
03.2015 - 08.2017
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Everest College
Barrie, ON11.2013
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Daily living support
- Behavior management
- Geriatric care
- Disability support
- Toileting assistance
- Fall prevention
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Self Employed
10.2022 - Current
Psw
ParaMed Home Health Care
03.2019 - 04.2020
Psw
Victoria Manor
03.2015 - 08.2017
Personal Support Worker
Everest College