Compassionate Personal Support Worker with hands-on experience providing seniors with support in activities of daily living, mobility assistance, meal preparation and emotional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
private individual
Oshawa, Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2024
Assisted client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided companionship to isolated or lonely client by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
Registered Early Childhood Educator
various childcare centres
Oshawa
11.2023 - 05.2024
Organized and supervised playtime activities, such as outdoor games, arts and crafts, music, reading stories and educational activities.
Provided a safe environment for children to learn, explore and develop their social skills.
Assisted children in developing interpersonal skills and problem solving techniques.
Personal Care Aide
Taunton Mills Retirement Community
03.2022 - 06.2023
Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided emotional support to clients by listening to their concerns and providing comfort.
Volunteer Receptionist
Grandview Children’s Centre
04.2019 - 08.2019
Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
Youth in Policing
Durham Region Police Service
06.2018 - 08.2018
Organized community events aimed at reducing crime rates or promoting positive relationships between police officers and citizens.
Volunteer
Nova’s Ark
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
interacted with and provided care for physically and developmentally disabled children
Education
Developmental Services Worker -
Durham College
Oshawa, ON
08-2026
Registered Early Childhood Educator -
Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators
11.2023
Early Childhood Educator Diploma -
Durham College
Oshawa, ON
10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON
06.2022
PSW Certificate -
Durham College
Oshawa, ON
11.2021
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Brooklin High School
06.2018
Skills
PSW skills for supporting the needs of people with physical disabilities
RECE knowledge and skills for working with children
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to build effective 1:1 relationships
Team player
Ability to work independently
Ability to apply knowledge of Developmental psychology
Ability to apply knowledge of Social psychology
Ability to apply knowledge of Cognitive psychology