Bernice Yeboah
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience and skilled in providing compassionate care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and meticulous medication administration. Recognized for building strong relationships and promoting independence, ensuring a nurturing environment for clients to thrive. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
VISIC FAMILY
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Nanny
Marisa
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Implemented effective sleep training techniques that established healthy bedtime routines resulting in improved sleep quality.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
PSW
CAN IN HOME CARE
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Promotion And Social Marketing
College of Health And Well-being (WES Certified)
Ghana-West Africa08.2021
High School Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Yorkdale Secondary School And Adult Learning Center
2019
Certificate in Health Assistance Clinical
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
Ghana-West Africa 08.2011
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Alzheimer's care
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient management
- Compassion and empathy
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
PSW
CAN IN HOME CARE
12.2023 - Current
Caregiver
VISIC FAMILY
Nanny
Marisa
Associate of Applied Science - Health Promotion And Social Marketing
College of Health And Well-being (WES Certified)
High School Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Yorkdale Secondary School And Adult Learning Center
Certificate in Health Assistance Clinical
Nursing And Midwifery Training College
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