Amanda Law
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at Extendicare, enhancing patient wellness through exceptional Dementia Care and emotional support. Skilled in promoting independence, maintaining privacy, and collaborating with healthcare teams to tailor care plans, significantly improving patient comfort and satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
04.2010 - 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.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- 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.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certification - Person Support Worker
Everest College
Greater Sudbury, ON04.2010
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
04.2010 - Current
Personal Support Worker Certification - Person Support Worker
Everest College
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