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Blessing Edward’s

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience , skilled in mobility assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patients dignity and independence through empathetic care and effective communication. Certified in First Aid and CPR, I excel in teamwork and possess excellent observational skills to ensure safety and well-being.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Carecor Healthcare Services
03.2022 - 04.2025

During my time at Carecor Healthcare Service, I gained experience in various UHN facilities, Unity Health facilities, Sunnybrook Hospital, Sick kids Hospital , Mount Sinai Hospital, Humber River Hospital, etc.

  • In this role, I provided essential support to patients, focusing on activities of daily living, personal care, and other tasks to ensure their comfort and safety. I worked under the direct supervision of nurses and physicians, contributing to the overall delivery of patient care.
  • Provided assistance with personal care needs.
  • Provided support with mobility.
  • Managed meal set up and provided feeding assistance.
  • Supported patient’s emotionally
  • Conducted patient observation and reported findings.
  • Maintained patients environment by performing cleaning and restocking bedside essentials.

Personal Support Worker

Queens Estate Retirement Residence (School Placement
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted residents 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 residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
  • Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe, lifting and transferring techniques.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care of clients.
  • Engaged to clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
  • Provided proper care and observation of patient skin to prevent breakdown.
  • Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
  • Offered safety guidance protection to increase mobility for clients with impaired judgement.
  • Facilitated group activities designed to promote physical well-being, socialization skills, cognitive functioning, and self-esteem.

Education

Diploma - Community Service Worker

Medix College
06.2023

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Anderson College of Health And Technology
01.2022

Bachelor Of Arts - English And Literature

Ambrose Ali University
Benin City, Edo State. Nigeria.
01.1997

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Empathy/compassion
  • Safe and effective client care
  • Excellent observational skills
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Patience/tolerance/calm demeanour
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Organization and time management
  • Communication skills
  • Good ethics and non judgmental
  • Active listener
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Positive attitude
  • Can perform safe manual and Hoyer lifts
  • First aid/CPR/CPI/WHMIS CERTIFIED

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Carecor Healthcare Services
03.2022 - 04.2025

Personal Support Worker

Queens Estate Retirement Residence (School Placement
10.2021 - 01.2022

Diploma - Community Service Worker

Medix College

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Anderson College of Health And Technology

Bachelor Of Arts - English And Literature

Ambrose Ali University
Blessing Edward’s