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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
Saskatoon, SK
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
Saskatoon, SK
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
Dalmeny, SK
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
Saskatoon, SK
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