Annie Potestio
Summary
Empathetic and eager student, looking to expand knowledge in hospital and healthcare experiences. Motivated to support patients and provide competent and compassionate care as a healthcare professional.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
CBI Home Health
07.2024 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
NL Lifeguard
Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - Current
- Attending regular in services and refreshing skills
- Enforcing pool rules
- Assisting in first aids and emergencies
- Independent rescues
- Working in a busy environment
- Assisting guests with questions
- Watching guests of all ages in the water
- Using whistle codes and communication with guards and patrons
- Working in a hot chlorinated environment
- Closing shifts including cleaning up the water park
- Lifeguard of the week
- Exceeded ellis audits and skills.
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brock University
St Catherines ON04.2027
High School Diploma -
Greater Fort Erie Secondary School
Fort Erie, Ontario06.2023
Skills
- Good at managing time and multitasking when there is a lot of things going on at once
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Elderly Care
- ADL Assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Stays on task and has a good work ethic
- Cleaning up after self and others
- Being attentive and focused
- Having a calm, positive and outgoing attitude
- Dementia Care
- Documentation
Certification
- Completed National Lifeguard (NLS)
- Completed bronze medallion swim course
- Completed bronze cross swim course
- Completed food handlers certification
- Completed standard first aid
- Completed rescuer CPR-C and AED
- Completed emergency first aid and CPR-B
- Completed swim to survive course (grade 3 and grade7)
- Completed babysitting course
- Completed healthcare provider BLS
- Completed preventing bloodborne and airborne pathogens
- Completed supplemental oxygen support (HCP BLS)
- Completed Ellis course
- Completed EpiPen certification
- Valid G2 drivers license and reliable vehicle
- Completed Taping and Wrapping course
Volunteer Experience
- Sacred Heart Summer Camp, Chippawa, ON, Leader, Setting up games and activities, Watching a group of children at one time, Lead kids of a variety of ages in sports and activities., Headcounts, Helping with minor injuries (scrapes and bruises)., Communication with children and other leaders., Cooperation with other leaders and participants.
- Maple Park Lodge, Fort Erie, ON, volunteer/ co-op student, Setting up games and activities, 1-1 visits, Charting and documenting activities, Setting up and cleaning up after activities, Pushing wheelchairs (taking residents outside for walks), Decorating for different holidays and events, Helping with everyday tasks (zipping up jackets, tying shoes ect. )
- Science Peer Tutor, Fort Erie, ON, volunteer/ co-op student, Setting up labs and activities, Daily tasks, Helping with assignments, Marking quizzes, Working with students having difficulty, Distributing papers, Helping supply teachers
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
CBI Home Health
07.2024 - Current
NL Lifeguard
Great Wolf Lodge
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brock University
High School Diploma -
Greater Fort Erie Secondary School
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<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD