CHARLENE GROSSETT
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Personal Support worker(PSW) with hands-on clinical placement experience in long-term care and retirement home settings. Skilled in assisting patients with activities of daily living, infection control, mobility support, and providing respectful patient-centered care. Strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and dignity. Seeking to contribute high-quality care in a hospital environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW Student - Clinical Placement
Long-term Care/Retirement Home
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care.
- Supported residents with mobility and exercises.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Build trusting relationships with residents and families.
- Practice proper infection control and safety procedures
Personal Support Worker
Reachview Village Long-term Care
2023.01 - Current
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Providing safe transfers using lifts and mobility aids.
- Monitored patient comfort and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with feeding and hydration support.
- Maintained infection control standards and proper PPE use.
- Documented patient care and observation
Education
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Anderson College
Ontario06.2023
Certificate - Business Education
St Andrew High School
Jamaica 01.2004
Skills
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks Supported individuals in maintaining hygiene and comfort Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being
- Assisted patients with safe transfers and mobility support Provided guidance to ensure comfort during movement Supported team efforts in maintaining patient safety during mobility activities
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure patient stability
- Implemented infection prevention control measures to enhance patient safety
- Assisted individuals in maintaining personal hygiene and grooming routines Supported clients in selecting appropriate grooming products Facilitated workshops on effective hygiene practices
- Assisted in creating documentation for project processes and reporting on progress Supported team members in maintaining accurate records and updates Contributed to the organization of project files and reports
- Assisted individuals with dementia in daily activities to enhance quality of life Provided compassionate palliative care support to patients and families Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient needs effectively
- Facilitated effective team collaboration to enhance project outcomes
- Supported patient safety initiatives by monitoring compliance with health regulations and protocols Assisted in creating a comfortable environment for patients through attentive care and responsiveness to needs Collaborated with healthcare teams to address patient concerns and enhance overall satisfaction
- Delivered compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and emotional support
- Collaborated effectively with nurses and healthcare staff to ensure seamless patient care
- Demonstrated exceptional observation and reporting capabilities
- Demonstrated reliability and dedication in delivering high-quality healthcare services
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
- CPR & First Aid
- Infection Control Training
- Safe Patient Handling
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Reachview Village Long-term Care
2023.01 - Current
PSW Student - Clinical Placement
Long-term Care/Retirement Home
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Anderson College
Certificate - Business Education
St Andrew High School