Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON - Nephrology Unit
Providing direct assistance with activities of daily living including feeding, dressing, showers, bed baths, one person transfers, two person transfers, brief changes and toileting, ensuring dignity and independence are promoted and patient safety is the priority
Stocking unit areas with surgical supplies, wound care supplies, linens and PPE
Emptying catheter urine output, and colostomy bags
Changing patient linen as required and requested by patients
Any additional tasks within the PSW scope as required by nurses on duty
Document incidents and patient concerns on shift using DoveTale and following documentation guidelines outlined by the company
Document bowel movement and urine output on DoveTale
Work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure standards of care are maintained
Reporting any findings to patients nurse to follow the patient's plan of care.
Clinic Support Worker
CANADIAN ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES - TOWARDS RECOVERY
07.2023 - Current
Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the appropriate treatment plans to support the patient
Supervise urine drug screening, and testing using a dipstick
Management of patient active scripts including script cancellation as per Rx protocol
Maintain a high level of competency in Electrical Medical Records use including verification of health card, scheduling, information entry and assessment, data management, and document management
Communicate with MRP, Pharmacy and Nurse around patient needs, change in status and all emergency situations
Facilitates clients in OTN sessions and conducts CARE calls
Responds to general inquiries and makes appropriate referrals within the CATC Healthcare Team
Extensive knowledge of addiction treatment medication such as methadone, suboxone, kadian, sublocade
Knowledge of harm reduction resources and safe supply initiatives.
Personal Support Worker
BETHANY RESIDENCE
07.2020 - 01.2023
Providing direct assistance with activities of daily living including eating, dressing, showers, one person transfers and toileting
Supervise residents and document incidents and resident concerns on shift using Point Click Care and following documentation guidelines outlined by the company
Cleaning residence with cleaning equipment, sanitization and other housekeeping duties, upholding COVID-19 cleaning protocols
Medication administration, PRN administration and electronic medical record documentation
Leading the staff on shift to ensure safety of all residents, knowledge of fire protocols, flood protocols, power outage protocols, hospital protocols
Extensive training in crisis prevention as per company policy
Pharmacy training with special attention to psychiatric medication
Accompanying residents to appointments to ensure safety and advocacy for the resident
Booking appointments for resident’s to outpatient clinics and arranging transportation
Collection of urine samples and management of requisitions for blood work, urine testing and other medical screening
Knowledge and training of many different psychiatric conditions with specific emphasis on schizophrenia as majority of the clients have a schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder diagnosis.
Personal Support Worker
GOOD SHEPHERD - TRANSITIONAL BEDS PROGRAM
11.2021 - 11.2022
Work within an interdisciplinary team to provide care and transition patients to housing within the community after completing care following hospital discharge
Laundry services for patients in the program
Daily cleaning and ensuring safety of all unit areas
Assist with all activities of daily living, promoting healthy lifestyle choices
Chart in progress notes any findings in regards to patient safety and well-being, behaviours and concerns, reporting to the nurse on duty
Accompanying patients to appointments to outpatient clinics and hospitals
Knowledge of narcan and administration of narcan when necessary
Knowledge of mental health and addictions
Worked within a harm reduction framework.
Education
Personal Support Worker -
MOHAWK COLLEGE
Hamilton, ON
10.2021
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
Hamilton, ON
06.2015
Skills
Social support
Privacy and confidentiality
Medication organization
Meal Preparation
Compassionate Care
Patient Care
Dementia Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Palliative Care
Clinical Documentation
Mobility Assistance
Client Relationship Management
Emotional Support
Cultural Sensitivity
Housekeeping tasks
Behavioral Management
ADL Assistance
Care Plan Adherence
Progress Documentation
Incident Reporting
Patient Companionship
Hoyer Lifting Equipment
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Credentials And Training
First Aid and CPR - St. John Ambulance
Gentle Persuasive Approaches Certificate
Pharmacy and Medication Administration training
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training
Mental Health First Aid
Clear 3 year drivers abstract upon request
Driver’s License and personal vehicle
Hoyer Lift training
Clinical Placement Experience
BETHANY RESIDENCE, Burlington, ON, Personal Support Worker Placement, 08/03/21, 10/08/21
Certification
CPR and First Aid
NVCI Training
Pharmacy Training
GPA Certificate
Timeline
Clinic Support Worker
CANADIAN ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES - TOWARDS RECOVERY
07.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
GOOD SHEPHERD - TRANSITIONAL BEDS PROGRAM
11.2021 - 11.2022
Personal Support Worker
BETHANY RESIDENCE
07.2020 - 01.2023
Personal Support Worker
ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON - Nephrology Unit
Personal Support Worker -
MOHAWK COLLEGE
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL
CPR and First Aid
NVCI Training
Pharmacy Training
GPA Certificate
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