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Certification
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AMINAT TOPE HAMMED

OSHAWA,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at ParaMed Home Health Care, skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and emotional support, while maintaining meticulous care records. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities for clients.

Developed essential caregiving and support skills in healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, with focus on enhancing well-being. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.

Offering compassionate and patient-focused approach, ready to thrive in supportive environment. Brings understanding of basic healthcare protocols and techniques, as well as strong communication skills. Ready to use and develop caregiving and assistance skills in supporting the clients .

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
Oshawa, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Personal Support Worker

Amica Whitby ( Placement)
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Personal Support Worker

AgeCare Samac
Oshawa, Ontario
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • 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.++-
  • 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.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.

Personal Support Worker

Living Hope Hospital
Egbeda, Lagos
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted 6 patients per day with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Education

College Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College
25 Tangiers Rd Unit 1, North York, ON M3J2B1
04-2025

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Palliative care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Behavior management
  • ADL assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • PPE usage
  • Compassionate communication
  • Care plan management
  • Compassion and empathy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

NACC

WHMIS 2025

AODA

GENTLE PERSUASIVE APPROACH

CANADIAN REMOTE ACCESS FOR DEMENTIA LEARNING EXPERIENCE

STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR/AED CERTIFICATION RED CROSS 2024

MASK FITTING CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Amica Whitby ( Placement)
01.2025 - 02.2025

Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
09.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

AgeCare Samac
03.2024 - 09.2024

Personal Support Worker

Living Hope Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023

College Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College

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