Ananya Sharda
Security
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Dedicated personal support worker with experience at Villa Karuna Home for Seniors, skilled in vital signs monitoring and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to enhance resident care through effective teamwork and meticulous infection-control practices. Committed to fostering safe environments and delivering compassionate support to individuals in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Guard
West Egg Security -Toronto PanAm Sports Centre
Toronto, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
- Ensured secure environment for staff, visitors, and users in busy public facility.
- Conducted routine patrols to detect safety risks and unusual activities.
- Monitored all entrances and exits for access control compliance with facility policies.
- Promptly responded to incidents and emergencies, following established protocols.
- Provided clear communication to the public during events, peak times, and emergencies.
- Assisted individuals in navigation while maintaining a respectful service-oriented approach.
- Reported incidents accurately to supervisors and completed documentation.
- Collaborated with management and emergency responders to enhance public safety.
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
Villa Karuna Home for Seniors
Scarborough, Canada
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported residents in daily living activities, enhancing comfort and dignity during bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Monitored and reported vital signs, contributing to adherence to health standards and timely interventions.
- Supported safe transfers and mobility using proper body mechanics.
- Organized pre-filled dossettes for medication assistance routines.
- Relayed resident observations to staff leads, facilitating effective care coordination and response.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean environment.
- Maintained infection prevention and control standards throughout care procedures.
- Assisted registered PSWs with bed baths and in-bed care.
Community Safety Ambassador
West Egg Security
Toronto, Ontario
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Community safety professional with experience as a Community Safety Ambassador at West Egg Security and in a public-facing safety role with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC).
- Maintained safe environments, supported public, de-escalated situations, and responded calmly to incidents in high-traffic settings.
- Communicated effectively, demonstrated situational awareness, and reported incidents, enhancing safety in healthcare and patient support roles.
Education
2-Year Diploma Program - Law Clerk
Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario 01.2023 - 04.2024
6-Month Certificate - Personal Support Worker - Certificate
JRS College
Scarborough, Ontario 06.2025 - 12.2025
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Personal hygiene & bathing assistance
- Safe transfers & mobility support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Cognitive support
- Infection prevention & control
- Meal support
- Patient care
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Incident reporting
Additional Information
Flexible availability, Open to all healthcare settings, Eligible to work anywhere in Canada
Clinical Placement Experience
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement), Villa Karuna Home for Seniors, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene care, Supported safe transfers and mobility using proper body mechanics, Assisted Registered PSWs with bed baths and in-bed care, Monitored and reported vital signs (blood pressure and temperature), Supported medication assistance routines by organizing pre-filled dossettes into designated trays, Provided physical assistance during self-medication, such as steadying residents’ hands, Assisted with meal service and feeding support, Performed light housekeeping duties, Maintained infection prevention and control standards, Communicated resident observations to staff leads
Certifications And Registration
- Registered Personal Support Worker (PSW), HSCPOA, Active
- NACC Approved PSW Certificate
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C
- Infection Prevention & Control
- WHMIS