Aprile Salazar
Burlington,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in delivering companionship and emotional support to residents. Proficient in documenting vital statistics and health metrics accurately. Focused on fostering positive relationships with patients and ensuring high-quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Billings Court Manor
Burlington, Ontario
10.2008 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Personal Support Worker
St. Joseph Homecare
Hamilton, Ontario
12.2007 - 06.2024
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute
Hamilton, ON12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ateneo De Naga University
Philippines03-2000
Skills
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Medication administration
- Patient observation and mobility assistance
- Dietary planning
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Daily living activities assistance
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Billings Court Manor
10.2008 - Current
Personal Support Worker
St. Joseph Homecare
12.2007 - 06.2024
Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ateneo De Naga University
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