Charles Osifo
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Docis Care Services
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Documented client progress and care plans consistently in records.
- Supported clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
- Administered medication as per prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Personal Support Worker
DIVERSIFIED DYNAMIC CARE
London
02.2021 - Current
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Supported clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
- Administered medication as per prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Documented client progress and care plans consistently in records.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Recorded vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Diploma Personal Support Worker
Brampton, ONSome College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
NACC
Brampton, ONSkills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client mobility assistance
- Care plan documentation
- Patient communication
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Crisis management
- Safety compliance
- Health monitoring
- Record keeping
- Meal preparation
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Healthcare documentation
- Compassionate care
- Verbal and written communication
- Clinical documentation
- Client dressing
- Meal planning
- Daily living support
- Medication organization
- Disability care
- Mental health support
- Patient care
- Crisis intervention
- Fall prevention
- Client advocacy
- Assistive technology
- Behavior management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Emergency preparedness
- Geriatric care
- Household organization
- Dementia care
- Recreational activities
- Transportation services
- Housekeeping tasks
- Community integration
- Toileting assistance
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Nutrition support
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Disability support
- Interpersonal communication
- Client relationship management
- Personal safety awareness
- Social support
- Life skills training
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Palliative care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Progress documentation
- [Language] fluency
- Care plan management
- Quality program protocols
- Medication coordination
- Elderly care
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Medication management
- Conflict resolution
- State regulations
- Reliability and punctuality
- Special needs care
- Medical record-keeping
- Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Supportive companionship
- Community activities
- Patient management
- Resident empowerment
- Direct patient care
- Basic housekeeping
- Care plan adherence
- Client documentation
- Social interaction
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Docis Care Services
02.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
DIVERSIFIED DYNAMIC CARE
02.2021 - Current
Diploma Personal Support Worker
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
NACC