Amanda Hayter
Kingston,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with over 20 years of experience delivering person-centered care to diverse individuals. Focused on enhancing safety, comfort, and independence through compassionate support. Known for effective communication and adaptability in fast-paced settings, consistently providing reliable and professional assistance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Kingston
Kingston, Canada
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols.
- Assisted Persons with daily living needs, ensuring dignity and comfort in all aspects of personal care.
- Monitored health status and documented changes, facilitating effective communication with healthcare team.
- Documented medication errors promptly to enhance safety protocols for Persons served.
- Support Persons Served in community outings to provide enrichment and quality of life.
- Administrative duties, including the creation and updating of records and documentation on Nucleus.
Personal Support Worker
John M. Parrot Centre
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Performed direct resident care to increase comfort and psychosocial and spiritual well-being by assisting with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety.
- Supported nurses in providing wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Monitored client health progress to identify changes in condition. and document any client health status changes to keep the healthcare team updated.
- Maintained detailed records of residents' care, conditions, progress, and concerns to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Personal Support Worker
SE Health
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Monitored and documented client health status changes to ensure timely updates for healthcare team and facilitate effective care.
- Assisted clients with daily tasks, including laundry, housekeeping, and shopping, to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Maintained composure to respond effectively during emergencies, ensuring client safety and well-being.
- Supported clients to self-administer medications.
Personal Support Worker
Trillium Ridge
01.2007 - 05.2018
- Provided direct care to residents, enhancing comfort and well-being through personal hygiene, nutrition, rehabilitation, and safety assistance.
- Collected resident specimens and data, including vital signs and input/output, ensuring accurate monitoring of health status.
- Participated in quality assurance and performance improvement activities to maintain high standards of care.
Education
COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER -
TRILLIUM College
KINGSTON, ONTARIO09-2024
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER -
LIMESTONE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION
KINGSTON, ONTARIO01-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Safety protocols
- Behavior management
- Daily living skills
- Mobility support assistance
- Household assistance
- Community resource coordination
- Support planning
- Setting and achieving goals
- Appointment coordination
- Client advocacy
- Behavioral strategies
- Relationship building
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Kingston
11.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
John M. Parrot Centre
07.2019 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
SE Health
12.2017 - 07.2019
Personal Support Worker
Trillium Ridge
01.2007 - 05.2018
COMMUNITY AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER -
TRILLIUM College
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER -
LIMESTONE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION