Arlen Medrano-Rivera
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating rapport with patients. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Acclaim Health
03.2011 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support clients nutritional needs.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute For Health Personnel
Hamilton, ON03.2011
Practical Nursing
Niagara College
Welland, ON03.2011
Skills
- Client Requirements
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Medication Reminders
- Client Relationship Management
- Patient Care
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Acclaim Health
03.2011 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute For Health Personnel
Practical Nursing
Niagara College
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