Thadsayani Kathirgamsundram
North York,ON
Summary
Experienced Personal Support Worker with four years of expertise offering knowledgeable assistance in safe patient ambulation and personal grooming. Proactively work with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care and address client needs. Devoted to ensuring patient physical comfort and providing emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Norfinch Care Community Nursing Home
08.2022 - Current
- Provide day to day care and support to each individual resident; to offer a warm, safe environment for each resident, ensuring their comfort and welfare needs are met.
- Support the residents to prepare and transport to Care Community events that promote a positive resident experience.
- Acts as a resident companion as directed; provides comfort and support and companionship to the residents.
- Assists with table/tray preparation, serving of beverages and accompaniments, and serving of food.
- Completes laundry and housekeeping duties as directed, including, but not limited to, restocking shelves and making beds and transporting personal laundry to and from the laundry to the residents' room and organizing closets and cleaning bedside tables.
- Participates in admission orientation and the transfer process of the residents as directed.
- Transports the residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, health office and dining room as required.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Personal Support Worker
West Side Long Term Care Home
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported with safe lifts and transfers of residents
- Guided residents to and from their rooms, recreational activities, restorative care office and dining room as required while contributing to a positive resident experience
- Acted as a resident companion and provide comfort and support to residents as needed
- Assisted with feeding while adhering to safe food handling techniques throughout all aspects of food service
- Assisted in completing general duties as directed by the care staff including, but not limited to organizing closets, restocking shelves, making of beds, supported residents with high needs in choosing their clothing and dressing
- Participated on an as-needed basis in interdisciplinary meetings for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care and service needs
- Worked cooperatively with peers and supervisors using the Quality Improvement/CQI process ensuring timely follow-ups
Personal Support Worker
Holland Christian Homes
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
CJ Health Care College
North York, ON 08.2021
Skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Interpersonal communication
- Medication management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Social support
- Palliative Care
- Safety Awareness
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Norfinch Care Community Nursing Home
08.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
West Side Long Term Care Home
09.2021 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
Holland Christian Homes
09.2020 - 09.2021
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
CJ Health Care College
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