Catherine Solamo
Whitby,ON
Summary
Caring and compassionate support worker with experience assisting clients with various parts of daily life. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the client's needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Volunteer
Extendicare Winbourne Park Long-Term Care
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Assisted Dementia residents to complete activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, toileting and oral care.
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver
Mrs. Sudha Gera
2022.08 - 2023.10
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care to Mrs. Gera, a client diagnosed with Alzheimer.
- Prepared healthy meals in accordance with dietary restrictions.
- Assisted Mrs. Gera with activities of daily living, including ambulation and exercise support to increase mobility.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment for Mrs. Gera,reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Managed all of Mrs. Gera's medication, ensuring accurate and timely administration.
- Performed light house keeping.
- Engaged Mrs. Gera with daily activities of games, crafts, cooking, music and reading.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Management
University of The Philippines
Philippines04.1999
Skills
- Assistance in daily living activities
- CPR
- First Aid
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Intercultural communication
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Personal Support Worker certificate, Osilla Institute for Health Personnel, January 2023-January 2024
First Aid and CPR/AED level certificate
Basic Life Support (HCP) certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Volunteer
Extendicare Winbourne Park Long-Term Care
2023.06 - 2023.10
Caregiver
Mrs. Sudha Gera
2022.08 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Management
University of The Philippines
Personal Support Worker certificate, Osilla Institute for Health Personnel, January 2023-January 2024
First Aid and CPR/AED level certificate
Basic Life Support (HCP) certificate
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