Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Privatecare
References
Certification
Timeline
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Anna Gallant

Arlington PE,Prince Edward Island

Summary

To work as a personal support worker or personal care provider helping to facilitate individuals with daily routine and care. Providing exceptional care with respect and dignity to all my clients. My aim is to provide support in a professional and nurturing manner as directed by the facility and/or family.

I have dementia program

TLR training

Current CPR/ First Aid

Vulnerable sector current

Rcmp current background check

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Caregiver

Closing The Gap Healthcare
  • Working with elderly patients in institutional and home care settings
  • Assisting with daily routines such as eating meals, meal prep and planning
  • Providing Peri-care in a discreet and dignified manner
  • Trained in proper transfer, lifting and repositioning of clients
  • Providing compassionate companionship and performing duties with a respectful, professional demeanor
  • Updated dementia training and work with seniors
  • Assisting a quadapaegic client 3 times daily.

Private Care

- Current
  • Senior female
  • 6 days a week 4.5 per day in the afternoon
  • Routine care, peri-care, dressing and getting ready to go out, taking out and getting involved in activities etc.

Personal Care Worker

Careforce
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.

Private Care

04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Senior Male with Parkinsons
  • 3 days per week approx
  • 5 hours a day
  • Assisting with day to day living and chores
  • Light housekeeping, cooking/ meal prep, hygiene and personal care, companionship.

Residential Counselor

Bonnie Lea Farm
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Dispensing medications
  • Daily routine care including personal hygiene
  • Development of life skills such as cooking, cleaning and laundry
  • Accompanying on outings and taking residents to appointments
  • Assisting with helping residents develop social skills for day to day life.

Educational Assistant

Barrington Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Educational Assistant for grade primary youth with Autism
  • Parents moved and requested I move with them because of the bond with child
  • Lived in their home for approx
  • 7 months providing additional support for child.

Education

Human Services Educational Support, Behavior Modification, Children with Exceptionalities; Methods & Related Seminars, Professional Issues, Foundations in Education, Practicum Placement -

Nova Scotia Community College, Shelburne Campus
06.1998

Human Services Diploma, Computer Applications, Field Placement, Health and Wellness, Human Growth and Development, Human Services Methods, Interpersonal & Professional development, Intro to Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Writing Skills -

Nova Scotia Community College, Shelburne Campus
06.1997

Skills

  • Providing educational and emotional support to clients
  • Providing companionship and being a positive influence
  • Helping youth and adults adjust to day to day life
  • Helping establish daily routines and schedules
  • Unique ability to interact and foster growth in non-verbal clients
  • Passionate about helping people in vulnerable populations in every aspect of care
  • Senior and palitive care experience

Languages

English
Professional Working

Privatecare

  • 04/2017, 04/2018, Senior Male with Parkinsons, 3, 5, Assisting with day to day living and chores, Light housekeeping, cooking/meal prep, hygiene and personal care, companionship, Reference provided
  • Fall 2018, current, Senior female, 6, 4.5, afternoon, Routine care, peri-care, dressing and getting ready to go out, taking out and getting involved in activities etc, Reference provided

References

  • Ree Laffin, 1-902-478-4084, Private care, Halifax, N.S.
  • Michelle Nilligan, (902) 901-5215, supervisor for private care
  • David Underwood, (902) 874-1928, personal client

Certification

Previously mentioned

Timeline

Personal Care Worker

Careforce
03.2024 - 08.2024

Private Care

04.2017 - 04.2018

Residential Counselor

Bonnie Lea Farm
01.2000 - 01.2001

Educational Assistant

Barrington Elementary School
01.1998 - 01.1999

Private Caregiver

Closing The Gap Healthcare

Private Care

- Current

Human Services Educational Support, Behavior Modification, Children with Exceptionalities; Methods & Related Seminars, Professional Issues, Foundations in Education, Practicum Placement -

Nova Scotia Community College, Shelburne Campus

Human Services Diploma, Computer Applications, Field Placement, Health and Wellness, Human Growth and Development, Human Services Methods, Interpersonal & Professional development, Intro to Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Sociology, Writing Skills -

Nova Scotia Community College, Shelburne Campus
Anna Gallant