Charity Magolis
Waterloo,ON
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Persinal Support Worker/HSW
PARAMED HEALTHCARE
Kitchener-Waterloo
06.2020 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Personal Support Worker
BLOOM CARE SOLUTIONS
Kitchener-Waterloo
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Personal Support Worker Student
Parkwood Mennonite Home
Kitchener, ON
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Nurse Assistant
Murewa General Hospital
Zimbabwe
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Analyzed and evaluated success of care plans, interventions and treatments.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Merchandiser Coordinator
Lobels Private Limited Company
Zimbabwe
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Motivated and mentored merchandise team to achieve high performance and job satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
Personal Assistant
Edgar's Store
South Africa/Zimbabwe
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Provided general administrative support including scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements and managing documentation.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Education
Advanced Diploma - General Nurse
Woman University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe 10.2015
Advanced Diploma - Personal Secretarial
Speccis College
Harare Zimbabwe 02.2007
Secondary Education -
Regina Christian School
Mutare Zimbabwe 10.2004
Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Client Documentation
- Patient Care
- First Aid and Safety
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Support
- State Driver's License
- Light Housekeeping
- Recording Vital Signs
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- ADL Support
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Student
Parkwood Mennonite Home
04.2022 - 11.2022
Personal Support Worker
BLOOM CARE SOLUTIONS
05.2021 - 09.2023
Persinal Support Worker/HSW
PARAMED HEALTHCARE
06.2020 - Current
Nurse Assistant
Murewa General Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2019
Merchandiser Coordinator
Lobels Private Limited Company
01.2010 - 10.2014
Personal Assistant
Edgar's Store
02.2007 - 10.2009
Advanced Diploma - General Nurse
Woman University of Zimbabwe
Advanced Diploma - Personal Secretarial
Speccis College
Secondary Education -
Regina Christian School