Catherine Ehioghae
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate NACC-Licensed Personal Support Worker (PSW with hands-on experience providing high-quality care in long-term care, retirement/home, and hospital settings. Skilled in assisting residents with mobility, feeding, bathing, toileting, and personal grooming, while promoting dignity, independence, and comfort. Demonstrates strong emotional support, communication, and teamwork abilities when collaborating with residents, families, and healthcare professionals. Committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Alayacare
Oshawa
11.2025 - Current
- Provided daily personal care support to clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with mobility and daily living activities effectively.
- Documented client health observations and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Administered medications as prescribed, following strict safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, promoting trust and comfort.
Personal Support Worker – Intern
Arul Oli Senior Care
Scarborough
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure environment for residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Personal Support Worker – Intern
Extendicare Scarborough LTC
Scarborough
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Caregiver
Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre
Abuja
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Education
Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) -
CIMT College
Scarborough, ONNACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022 Certificate -
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care -
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Training Certificate -
Mask Fit -
Skills
- Personal Care & Daily Living Support (ADLs)
- Emotional Support & Companionship
- Trained to care, manage and handle dementia and palliative patients
- Disability Care & Mobility Assistance
- Collaboration with Nursing & Healthcare Teams
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation & Health Reporting
- Time Management & Task Prioritization
- Professionalism & Ethical Conduct
- Adaptability in Diverse Care Environments
Key Strengths Skills
- Personal Care & Daily Living Support (ADLs)
- Emotional Support & Companionship
- Trained to care, manage and handle dementia and palliative patients
- Disability Care & Mobility Assistance
- Collaboration with Nursing & Healthcare Teams
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation & Health Reporting
- Time Management & Task Prioritization
- Professionalism & Ethical Conduct
- Adaptability in Diverse Care Environments
Education Training Certifications
- Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW), CIMT College, Scarborough, ON, M1S 3L1, 08/26/25
- NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022 Certificate, 08/29/25
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care, 03/18/25
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Training Certificate, 11/26/27
- Mask Fit, 11/23/26
Roles And Responsibilities
- Successfully completed 300 hours of clinical internship in long-term care and retirement residence providing compassionate, client-centered support.
- Delivered high-quality personal and direct care to residents, assisting with mobility, feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, personal/skin care, and daily living activities (ADLs) in accordance with care standards.
- Encouraged resident participation in programs and activities, fostering engagement, independence, and a sense of community.
- Offered emotional and social support to residents and families, promoting comfort and trust in care relationships.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring dietary preferences and nutritional guidelines were followed.
- Implemented individualized care plans and contributed to care planning discussions with nursing and healthcare teams to monitor, document, and report changes in resident health, behavior, or well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized environments, performing light housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes in compliance with infection prevention and health regulations.
- Supported medication reminders, appointment coordination, and vital sign monitoring under the direction of nursing staff.
- Consistently upheld resident dignity, privacy, and safety, demonstrating compassion, respect, and professionalism in all aspects of care.
- Proven ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, applying care planning knowledge to enhance resident outcomes.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Alayacare
11.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker – Intern
Extendicare Scarborough LTC
05.2025 - 06.2025
Personal Support Worker – Intern
Arul Oli Senior Care
04.2025 - 06.2025
Caregiver
Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre
07.2016 - 05.2024
Certificate in Personal Support Worker (PSW) -
CIMT College