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Ariana Sahafi

Ariana Sahafi

Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Richmond Hill

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with 4 years of experience providing quality care in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Skilled in assisting clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), incontinence care/diaper changes, mobility support, and personal hygiene. Experienced in supporting individuals with physical disabilities and mental health disorders, always promoting dignity, independence, and safety. Known for building trusting relationships with clients and families, following care plans accurately, and working confidently with diverse populations in both clinical and community settings.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Equeena (Community Placement )

PSW Student Placement
08.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided care and support to individuals with disabilities in a community setting.
  • Focused on person-centered care, dignity, and independence while assisting with ADLs.


Rekai Centre (Wellesley & Sherbourne Place)

PSW Student Placement (Clinical)
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supported residents in long-term care with personal hygiene, feeding assistance, and mobility.
  • Applied infection control, fall prevention, and medication safety practices under RN/RPN supervision.
  • Enhanced teamwork and documentation skills using electronic charting systems.

PSW /Senior Caregiver

Right at Home, CBI, Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 06.2025
  • Delivered one-on-one home care, including medication reminders, companionship, meal preparation, and ADLs (activities of daily living).
  • Built strong communication with clients and families, adapting care to individual needs.

PSW /Elderly Caregiver

RT Medical, Toronto, ON
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Practiced safe lifts/transfers using mechanical aids, and ensured adherence to care plans.
  • Gained experience with palliative support and dementia care clients.

Caregiver / PSW Support

Home Instead Senior Care Home
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily routines in a home setting.
  • Promoted client independence while providing safety supervision and emotional comfort.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) & Caregiver Roles

Chartwell Retirement Residences
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided daily personal care, assistance with mobility, and emotional support to residents in a long-term care setting.
  • Supported infection control and safety protocols while maintaining dignity and respect (DIPPS).

Education

Certification of Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Personal Support Worker

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Toronto
08-2025

High School Diploma -

Thornhill Secondary School
Thornhill
06-2024

Skills

Vital signs Monitoring

Medical Administration

Care plan Development

Mobility Assistance

CPR

Assistance ADL

Oral and dental hygine

Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR (Level HCP/BLS)

Timeline

Equeena (Community Placement )

PSW Student Placement
08.2025 - 08.2025

Rekai Centre (Wellesley & Sherbourne Place)

PSW Student Placement (Clinical)
05.2025 - 07.2025

Standard First Aid and CPR (Level HCP/BLS)

12-2024

Respiratory Mask Fit

12-2024

Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)

11-2024

Safe Food Handling Certification

11-2024

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)

10-2024

Worker Health and Safety Awareness (Ministry of Labour)

10-2024

PSW /Elderly Caregiver

RT Medical, Toronto, ON
05.2024 - 12.2024

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Certification

09-2023

Infection Prevention and Control Certification

09-2023

PSW /Senior Caregiver

Right at Home, CBI, Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 06.2025

Caregiver / PSW Support

Home Instead Senior Care Home
11.2022 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker (PSW) & Caregiver Roles

Chartwell Retirement Residences
06.2021 - 10.2021

Certification of Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Personal Support Worker

Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

High School Diploma -

Thornhill Secondary School

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