Arlene Nobida
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Professional with over 10 years of diverse healthcare experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, community, and home care settings. Delivered patient-centered, evidence-informed care through strong clinical assessment skills and effective communication, fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and interdisciplinary teams. Developed personalized care plans that enhanced client wellbeing and supported individuals across various age groups and health conditions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Cheltenham Care Community
Toronto, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Deliver resident-centered care in a long-term care environment
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing independence and overall well-being
- Monitored and reported changes in resident condition, ensuring timely interventions and care adjustments
- Supported safe transfers with mechanical lifts and mobility devices, promoting resident safety and comfort
- Collaborated with nurses and team members to enhance resident care
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
Practical Nursing Consolidation Student
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Canada
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in patient condition under preceptor supervision
- Administer medications and enteral feeding through gastrostomy/PEG tubes using safe nursing practices
- Administer medications safely using Pyxis and document medication administration in the MAR/EPR
- Provide tracheostomy care and perform suctioning while monitoring respiratory status and patient tolerance
- Apply subcutaneous access devices and prepare/draw medications under supervision
- Assisted with complex continuing care procedures, including bladder irrigation and wound/skin care, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Participated in care planning and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient-centered complex continuing care
- Maintained accurate, timely clinical documentation and reported significant findings to healthcare team to support informed decision-making
- Assisted patients on Unit 6D in Complex Continuing Care environment
Home Support Worker
Private Client (Kathleen Jackson)
Toronto, Canada
10.2019 - 11.2025
- Deliver individualized home care based on client care plans
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living and guided mobility exercises to promote independence and safety
- Monitor vital signs and document client progress
- Monitored vital signs and documented client progress to inform care adjustments and enhance health outcomes
- Facilitated medication reminders for clients to ensure adherence to prescribed regimens and health promotion activities
- Provided medication reminders and facilitated health promotion activities to support client adherence and well-being
Personal Support Worker
Private Care Provider (Dr. Liliana Orlava)
Toronto, Canada
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided comprehensive care for elderly clients in the community
- Facilitated mobility, personal care, and chronic disease management to enhance client well-being
- Monitored glucose levels and vital signs to ensure optimal health status
- Assessed skin integrity and reported concerns promptly
- Encouraged clients to engage in daily activities to enhance independence and ensure safety.
Long-Term Care and Community Care Settings
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Delivered personal care and companionship services to enhance clients' quality of life
- Provided personal care and companionship services
- Monitored and documented changes in health status to inform care adjustments
- Facilitated cognitive and recreational activities to promote engagement and well-being
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
- Listed relevant healthcare experience
Education
Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) - Successfully Passed REx-PN Examination
George Brown College
Toronto, Ontario 07.2026 - 09.2026
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Medix College
Toronto, OntarioSkills
- Basic Patient Assessment
- Respiratory care (BiPAP, oxygen therapy)
- Medication Compliance Support
- Clinical documentation
- Vital Signs Monitoring and Interpretation
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Patient mobility
- Cognitive care
- Palliative care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient and Family Education
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Emergency response
Certification
- REx-PN Examination, Successfully Passed, 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
- IV Therapy and Venipuncture, 2025
- Safe Medication Administration, 2025
- N95 Fit Test Certified, 2025
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Dementia Care Training – Alzheimer Society Palliative Care Level 1
Timeline
Internationally Educated Nurse (IEN) - Successfully Passed REx-PN Examination
George Brown College
07.2026 - 09.2026
Practical Nursing Consolidation Student
West Park Healthcare Centre
07.2026 - 09.2026
Personal Support Worker
Cheltenham Care Community
09.2024 - Current
Home Support Worker
Private Client (Kathleen Jackson)
10.2019 - 11.2025
Personal Support Worker
Private Care Provider (Dr. Liliana Orlava)
08.2019 - 02.2023
Long-Term Care and Community Care Settings
01.2005 - 01.2019
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Medix College