Anne Tibaldo
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
With a proven track record at Esther Cole, I excel in delivering compassionate care and emotional support, alongside expert management of healthcare documentation. Leveraging skills in dementia care and effective communication, I've significantly enhanced client well-being and satisfaction. The approach transforms challenges into positive outcomes, making a measurable difference in the lives of those I serve.
Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.
Compassionate with background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Demonstrated skills in patient care and effective communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal-support-worker
Esther Cole
10.2022 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- 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.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Personal Support Worker Student
Gibson Long Term Care Residence
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Consistently maintained required documentation regarding client progress, incidents, or concerns for ongoing quality improvement efforts within the organization.
- Facilitated mobility for clients with physical limitations by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
- Supported continuous learning initiatives by attending professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Utilized effective time management skills to ensure all clients received the necessary attention and support despite varying levels of need.
- Increased client engagement in therapeutic activities such as exercise programs or social outings designed to improve mental and emotional health.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times, respecting their right to privacy while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Assisted in developing new approaches towards engaging challenging behaviors exhibited by some clients while maintaining a safe space for everyone involved.
- Boosted client satisfaction through empathetic listening and prompt response to requests or concerns.
- Enabled effective communication between clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
Personal Support Worker - Health Care
Trios College
Toronto, ON02-2023
Skills
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Client dressing
- Fall prevention
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Dining room support
- Community activities
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living activities assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Emotional Support
- Cooking meals
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Standard First Aid and CPR with AED
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Student
Gibson Long Term Care Residence
11.2022 - 02.2023
Personal-support-worker
Esther Cole
10.2022 - 03.2024
Standard First Aid and CPR with AED
Personal Support Worker - Health Care
Trios College
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