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Brent Petrishen

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Proven caregiver and skilled farm hand, I delivered exceptional care to Margaret Petrishen, enhancing her quality of life through dedicated support and compassionate service. Expert in elder care and landscape maintenance, my problem-solving abilities and time management skills ensured efficiency and well-being. Achieved 100% satisfaction in timely and safe transportation to appointments, demonstrating reliability and respect in all tasks.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

Margaret Petrishen
08.2002 - 01.2019

My mother lost her eyesight and required on-going home care. Which I provided.

  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.

Care Giver

John Petrishen
09.1990 - 08.2002
  • My father was severely injured in an industrial accident that put him in a wheelchair for the rest od his life. I acted as his caregiver until his passing:
  • Assisted with the disposal of the farm at Dalmeny Sk.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, promoting independence
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed housekeeping and yard maintenance duties space.
  • Provided mobility support to help dad move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported to and from medical appointments

Farm Hand

Self Employed
06.1985 - 09.1990
  • Assisted in the repair of fences, barns, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for ranch operation.
  • Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Assisted in birth of livestock, enhancing farm's productivity and animal well-being with skilled support.
  • Erected and maintained fencing to protect crops and livestock from predators, ensuring farm security.
  • Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
  • Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
  • Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, milking cows, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
  • Operated various farm machinery including tractors, plows, and balers for efficient land cultivation and crop production.
  • Collaborated with other farm workers to complete tasks efficiently according to established schedules and protocols.

Delivery Driver

Joe Blow
06.1980 - 06.1985
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Royal Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK
1980

Skills

  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Time Management
  • Elderly Care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Seasonal Plant Care
  • Pest Management
  • Garden Design
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Hand-tool proficiency
  • Painting and staining
  • Fence Repair
  • Hedge Trimming
  • Planting techniques
  • Snow Removal
  • Using hand tools
  • Landscape maintenance

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Care Giver

Margaret Petrishen
08.2002 - 01.2019

Care Giver

John Petrishen
09.1990 - 08.2002

Farm Hand

Self Employed
06.1985 - 09.1990

Delivery Driver

Joe Blow
06.1980 - 06.1985

High School Diploma -

Mount Royal Collegiate
Brent Petrishen