ANGELA ATULOMA
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated individual experienced in providing assistance to the elderly, disabled, and dementia patients. Skilled in developing personalized careplans, providing companionship, and providing a safe and comfortable living environment. Proven ability to manage household tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication reminders.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Helping Hands Health Care
04.2024 - Current
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Personal Support Worker
NHI Nursing & Homemakers
03.2022 - 08.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Carehop
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
- Adept at documenting progress notes and updating medical records according to established protocols.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
UCCC
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, None08-2027
Skills
- Household Cleaning
- Ability To Lift
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Identification
- CPR Certification
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive To People
- Relationship Building
- Walker And Cane Instruction
- First Aid Certification
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Care
- Physical Stamina
- Caring Companionship
- Time Management
- Accurate In Following Orders
- Vitals Monitoring And Documentation
- Progress Tracking
- Incontinence Care
- Infection Control
- Personal Care Support
- Household Chores
- Mobility Support
- Garbage Disposal
- Medication Reminders
- Assisting With Daily Living
- Privacy And Confidentiality
- Household Organization
- ADL Support
- Floor Assignments
- Light Maintenance Duties
- Clean Living Spaces
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Running Errands
- Procedural Changes
- Travel Arrangements
- Performance Improvement
- Emergency Situations
- Healthy Eating
- ADLs Assistance
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Meal Planning And Preparation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Documentation
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Direct patient care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Helping Hands Health Care
04.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
NHI Nursing & Homemakers
03.2022 - 08.2024
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Carehop
03.2022 - 01.2023
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
UCCC
11.2021 - 02.2022
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Durham College