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Jessica Courville

Millbrook,ON

Summary

Compassionate personal support worker with a passion for providing care to residents. Eager to secure a full-time position at Centennial Place. Skilled in building strong relationships and anticipating residents' personal and hygienic needs with empathy and professionalism.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

VHA Home Health Care
09.2016 - 12.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain general wellness while promoting independence and well-being.
  • 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.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.

Personal Support Worker

Glen Hill Marnwood
02.2016 - 12.2016
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Personal Support Worker

Private Care
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate -

Durham College
Oshawa, ON
04-2016

Skills

  • Mobility support services
  • Palliative care
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient care
  • Recreational activities
  • Medication management
  • Transportation services
  • Clinical documentation
  • Daily living support
  • Toileting assistance
  • Elderly care

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • GPA - Gentle Persuasive Approaches
  • Code Green - Emergency Response Systems
  • First Aid/CPR - Obtained in 2024
  • WHIMIS Certified



Timeline

Personal Support Worker

VHA Home Health Care
09.2016 - 12.2024

Personal Support Worker

Glen Hill Marnwood
02.2016 - 12.2016

Personal Support Worker

Private Care
01.2015 - 01.2016

Personal Support Worker Certificate -

Durham College

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