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Amber DeBuck

Tillsonburg,Ontario

Summary

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Maple Manor
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one's needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Personal Support Worker

Extendicare
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

Practical Nursing

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
04.2024

Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College
St. Thomas, ON
06.2020

Skills

  • Personal Oxygen Delivery
  • CPR Certification
  • First Aid
  • MEDITECH Software ( used at placements )
  • GPA Certificate
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attentive to People
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Ambulation

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Maple Manor
09.2021 - 07.2023

Personal Support Worker

Extendicare
04.2020 - 07.2021

Practical Nursing

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Personal Support Worker

Fanshawe College

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