BOLANLE SOPHIA ADEBUSUYI
Scarborough,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with hands-on practical experience in providing assistance and care to patients. Strong understanding of patient needs, hygiene support, and effective communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with patients and families, contributing significantly to enhanced quality of life for individuals under care. Skilled in administering medication, documenting patient conditions, and coordinating with healthcare teams to deliver optimal care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker (student)
Chester Village
Toronto, Ontario
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Documented daily care activities and observations in resident records accurately.
- Followed infection control procedures to ensure safety for all residents and staff.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Assisted with mobility issues, such as walking and transfers from bed to wheelchair.
- Responded promptly to client requests or emergency situations.
- Took initiative to ensure that all safety regulations were followed correctly during daily operations.
- Transported clients safely using wheelchairs, walkers or other assistive devices.
- Observed for any changes in behavior or condition of the client and reported it immediately to the supervisor.
- Provided personal care to clients, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Served meals to clients and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Respected cultural diversity while providing services to clients from different backgrounds.
Employment Training Program
STRATHR SOLUTIONS INC.
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Participated actively in discussions and simulations which enhances employability skills during regular reflection sessions
- Set personal development goals; sought feedback from supervisors, mentors and peers to further improve performance thereby resulting in better learning outcomes and greater job readiness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Personal Care Worker
CHARIS-MED HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas and ensured safety protocols were followed.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
Education
Personal Support Worker
UMS Healthcare College
North York, ON, Canada 01.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Sociology and Anthropology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Osun state, NigeriaSkills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Medication administration
- Mobility support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety compliance
- Health observation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Active listening
- Nutrition awareness
- Respect for privacy
- Infection control
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR with BLS, Canadian Red Cross, 10/2024
- The Care certificate, Pneumat Health Project, 07/2022
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA), 04/2025
- Mask fit certified, 01/2025
- NACC Certified (in view)
Accomplishments
- Patient Mobility Assistance, Helping clients with mobility, including transfers, ambulation, and positioning to prevent bedsores.
- Personal Care Services, Assisting clients with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and hygiene.
- Home Care, Providing support in clients' homes, including meal preparation, light housekeeping and ensuring a safe living environment.
- Vital Signs Monitoring, Measuring and recording patients vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
- First Aid and CPR, Certified in providing first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation when necessary.
- Medication Management, Assisting with or administering prescribed medications, following proper protocols and documentation.
- Communication, Effective interaction with clients, families and healthcare teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Teamwork, Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Compassion, Demonstrating empathy and understanding towards clients needs and conditions.
Volunteer Experience
- BLESSING HOME TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY, Active participant in organizing donation drives and community outreach events such as food distribution.
- SECOND HARVEST, Administrative support to the philanthropic department in writing, sealing and organizing appreciation letters to the Organization's donors.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (student)
Chester Village
09.2025 - 11.2025
Personal Support Worker
UMS Healthcare College
01.2025 - 06.2025
Employment Training Program
STRATHR SOLUTIONS INC.
07.2024 - 10.2024
Personal Care Worker
CHARIS-MED HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Sociology and Anthropology
Obafemi Awolowo University