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Anthony Gagophien

Greater Sudbury,ON

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Community Living
07.2023 - Current
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Personal Support Worker

Accent Care Home Health
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Advocated for client rights and autonomy while navigating the complexities of various healthcare systems settings
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.

Personal Care Associate

FirstLight HomeCare
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues, utilizing appropriate assistive devices such as walkers, wheelchairs, or transfer equipment.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Educated clients on available community resources to further enhance their overall well-being beyond in-home care settings.

Personal Caregiver

Flotega Home Care Services
02.2016 - 11.2017
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Education

Associate of Science - Addiction & Recovery

CDL College
Greater Sudbury, ON
09.2023

Diploma - Personal Support Worker/ Homecare

Essor College
Montreal, QC
01.2022

Skills

  • Care Planning
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Client Support
  • Goal Setting
  • Care plan assessment
  • Client satisfaction
  • Medication Administration
  • Individualized Support Planning
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Physical Stamina
  • Social Skills Development
  • Attentive to People
  • Patient Assessments
  • State regulations knowledge
  • Household Cleaning
  • Client documentation
  • Cooking meals

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Community Living
07.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Accent Care Home Health
06.2019 - 12.2020

Personal Care Associate

FirstLight HomeCare
04.2017 - 08.2018

Personal Caregiver

Flotega Home Care Services
02.2016 - 11.2017

Associate of Science - Addiction & Recovery

CDL College

Diploma - Personal Support Worker/ Homecare

Essor College

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