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Barbara Godden

London,ON

Summary

Accomplished empathetic Personal Support Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard

Solution Security
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.

Personal Support Worker

St. Joseph's Health Care
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.

Personal Support Worker

Holly Kaupa
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Cashier

Dollarama
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Education

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Anderson College
London, ON
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Saunders Secondary School
London
06-2000

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Emergency Response
  • Surveillance Detection
  • First Aid Certified
  • Dementia Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Elderly Care
  • Verbal and written communication skills

Certification

  • Security Guard Training
  • First Aid CPR
  • First Responders certifited

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Security Guard

Solution Security
09.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

St. Joseph's Health Care
05.2023 - 02.2024

Personal Support Worker

Holly Kaupa
02.2022 - 11.2022

Cashier

Dollarama
09.2019 - 09.2020

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Anderson College

High School Diploma -

Saunders Secondary School
Barbara Godden