Ashley Nichol
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Always Best Care, skilled in relationship building and critical thinking. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective care planning and personal hygiene assistance. Certified in CPR and First Aid, committed to delivering exceptional support and ensuring safety for all clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Always Best Care
Personal Support Worker
Oakville, Ontario
04.2023 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Partnered with personal support workers and registered nurses to provide care to patients.
First Aid Attendant
Lush Cosmetics
Etobicoke, Ontario
04.2022 - Current
- Provided emergency first aid to injured patients.
- Prepared detailed reports after each incident involving an employee's injury or illness.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to medical emergencies on site, providing life-saving care as needed.
- Informed supervisors about any health or safety concerns related to workplace accidents or injuries.
- Recorded details of incidents and treatments in patient files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Personal Support Worker
Sheridan Villa
Mississauga, ON
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Cashier
Willy's Jerk Restaurant
Toronto, Ontario
07.2013 - 09.2021
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Personal Support Worker
Sheridan College Institute of Applied Health
Brampton, ON12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, NoneSkills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Planning & Organizing
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Dementia care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Team Collaboration
- Bedside Care
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Care Planning
- Decision Making
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Certification
- G License - 2026
- Standard First Aid CPR A + AED ( St. John Ambulance - 2022)
- Certified Personal Support Worker, Sheridan College - 2021
Timeline
Always Best Care
Personal Support Worker
04.2023 - Current
First Aid Attendant
Lush Cosmetics
04.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Sheridan Villa
08.2021 - 12.2022
Cashier
Willy's Jerk Restaurant
07.2013 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Personal Support Worker
Sheridan College Institute of Applied Health
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Durham College
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