Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Skills And Abilities
Certification
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Amanda Vickery

Dunrobin,Canada

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with expertise in assisting elderly and disabled clients. Proficient in personal care, monitoring client status, and maintaining clean living environments. Knowledgeable in vital sign assessment and infection control protocols, ensuring client safety and well-being.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Care Giver - PSW

Home Instead
06.2024 - Current

Office Manager/ driver

M&R School Van Transportation
12.2020 - 01.2022

ECEA

Kids Can Doodle
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher Assistant

Building Blocks Learning Ctr.
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bakery Clerk

Sobeys
01.2017 - 12.2017

Customer Service

Winsham
01.2013 - 12.2013

Customer Service

Holophane Canada
01.2008 - 12.2009

Personal Support Worker

Lakeside Long Term Care
01.2007 - 12.2007

Personal Support Worker

Garden Terrace
01.2004 - 12.2004

Resident Assistant

Central Park Lodge
01.2004 - 12.2004

Cashier

Loeb
01.2002 - 12.2002

Sales associate/Cashier

Crafter’s Market Place
01.2002 - 12.2002

Cashier

Taco Bell
01.2001 - 12.2001

Student/Admin Assistant

Canada Revenue Agency
01.2000 - 12.2000

Cashier

Good Humor Ice Cream
01.2000 - 12.2000

Education

BEST -

Aboriginal Business Entrepreneurship Skills and Training
01.2019

Pre-Health Science -

George Brown College
Toronto, On
01.2005

Personal Support Worker -

Career Canada College
01.2002

Skills

  • Personal Care Assistance: Bathing, grooming, and hygiene support, Nutrition and Feeding
  • Patient Monitoring: Recording vital signs, observing physical/mental condition
  • Mobility Assistance: Helping clients with transfers, walking, and using mobility aids
  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care: Providing specialized care, including activities to promote cognitive function
  • Health and Safety: Infection control, maintaining clean environments
  • Communication: Compassionate communication with patients and families
  • Training & Coaching: Mentoring and coaching new CAREGivers, providing training on patient care

Relevant Skills And Abilities

Personal Support Worker: School Van Driver/Office Manager: Customer Service: Teacher’s Assistant: Administrative: Lead Caregiver:

  • Quality Assurance Visits with Caregivers and Clients
  • Provide Care Coaching to the Caregivers
  • Create New Activities to Improve Care for our Clients
  • Present Training Sessions regarding Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as Personal Care
  • Answer Incoming Calls
  • Help assign Caregivers into shifts
  • Help coordinate staff events ie. Caregiver meetings and parties
  • Deliver PPE and other materials needed to the Caregivers
  • Engages clients in physical, social, emotional, and intellectual activities.
  • Maintains a clean, safe environment while providing personal care and assistance.
  • Monitors and reports any changes in client health or condition.
  • Serves meals and records client height, weight, and health updates.
  • Welcomes and trains new drivers, assigning them to training sessions and following up on their routes.
  • Handles incoming calls and ensures drivers have necessary materials, including PPE.
  • Skilled in professional communication and effectively addressing client concerns in a fast-paced environment.
  • Develops engaging activities for children, assists with hygiene, and monitors health.
  • Introduces and utilizes communication boards to support children’s communication.
  • Proficient in office tasks, including data entry, maintaining confidential information, and managing accounts payable/receivable.

Certification

  • Driver's License - G
  • CPR and First Aid - Level C

Timeline

Lead Care Giver - PSW

Home Instead
06.2024 - Current

Office Manager/ driver

M&R School Van Transportation
12.2020 - 01.2022

ECEA

Kids Can Doodle
01.2019 - 12.2019

Teacher Assistant

Building Blocks Learning Ctr.
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bakery Clerk

Sobeys
01.2017 - 12.2017

Customer Service

Winsham
01.2013 - 12.2013

Customer Service

Holophane Canada
01.2008 - 12.2009

Personal Support Worker

Lakeside Long Term Care
01.2007 - 12.2007

Personal Support Worker

Garden Terrace
01.2004 - 12.2004

Resident Assistant

Central Park Lodge
01.2004 - 12.2004

Cashier

Loeb
01.2002 - 12.2002

Sales associate/Cashier

Crafter’s Market Place
01.2002 - 12.2002

Cashier

Taco Bell
01.2001 - 12.2001

Student/Admin Assistant

Canada Revenue Agency
01.2000 - 12.2000

Cashier

Good Humor Ice Cream
01.2000 - 12.2000

Pre-Health Science -

George Brown College

Personal Support Worker -

Career Canada College

BEST -

Aboriginal Business Entrepreneurship Skills and Training
Amanda Vickery