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Amanda Schilkie

Pembroke,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at Miramichi Lodge, enhancing client wellbeing through specialized dementia support and emotional care. Skilled in behaviour support and relationship building, I successfully developed engaging recreational programs that fostered independence and satisfaction among diverse participants. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Miramichi Lodge
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted 7-8 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted 7-8 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.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Recreation Programmer

Miramichi Lodge
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Catered programs to needs of up to 30 adults and elderly of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as varying physical abilities.
  • Enhanced participant satisfaction by creating diverse and engaging recreational programs.
  • Coordinated facility scheduling to accommodate diverse programming needs, maximizing space utilization.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
11-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Therapy

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON
06-2017

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Specialized dementia support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Active listening
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Behaviour Support Ontario Champion certification

Began training in Meaningful Care Matters Butterfly Model of care

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Miramichi Lodge
01.2022 - Current

Recreation Programmer

Miramichi Lodge
01.2018 - 01.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College

Some College (No Degree) - Recreation Therapy

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology

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