Brittany Flaro-Fox
Cornwall,ON
Summary
Outgoing Personal Support Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Open Hands
Cornwall
09.2021 - Current
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
Personal Support Worker
St Josephs Continuing Care
Cornwall
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Care
Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
Cornwall, ON05-2020
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Household organization
- Meal Planning
- Client Relationship Management
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Toileting assistance
- Disability Support
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Palliative Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Special Needs Care
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- PPE Usage
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Open Hands
09.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
St Josephs Continuing Care
02.2020 - 11.2020
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Care
Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
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