Chintan
Personal Support Worker
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Developed essential caregiving and support skills in healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, with focus on enhancing well-being. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW
Bayshore Homecare Solutions
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records related to patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Collected vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure readings.
- Provided compassionate care and support to elderly clients in their homes, ensuring their safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders, monitored responses, and reported changes.
- Implemented infection control protocols while providing personal hygiene assistance.
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing transfers using appropriate equipment.
- Monitored client progress and documented observations accurately in accordance with agency policies.
DSW INTERN
Concord in the city
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Facilitated group discussions focused on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and decision making.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through open dialogue and active listening techniques.
- Conducted weekly meetings with clients to review progress towards goals set forth in the treatment plan.
- Mentored clients on independent living skills such as budgeting, cooking, hygiene, and interpersonal relationships.
PSW STUDENT INTERN
Aspira Kensington Place Retirement Living
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals set forth in the plan of care.
- Educated family members about the proper care of their loved ones after discharge from a facility setting.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with challenging situations involving patients or families.
- Collected vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure readings.
PSW STUDENT INTERN
Maple Grove Care Community
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders, monitored responses, and reported changes.
- Implemented infection control protocols while providing personal hygiene assistance.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as changing linens, laundry, and cleaning the client's residence.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing patient privacy.
Education
Diploma - Personal and Developmental Support Services
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON12.2023
Certification - Personal Support Worker
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON05.2023
High School - Senior Secondary Examination
Kallar Khalsa Sen. Sec. School
Punjab,INDIA03.2020
Skills
- Positioning & Transfer
- Palliative care
- Engage with nursing staff
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Documentation & Reporting
- Mobility assistance
- Effective communication
- Flexible availability
- Fall prevention
- Dementia care
- Emotional support
- Geriatric care
- Heavy lifting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
LANGUAGES
Punjabi - Native
Hindi - Native
English - Advanced
Urdu - Bilingual
Certification
- Wound Care for Paraprofessionals
- WHMIS Certificate
- N95 Mask Fit
- Standard First Aid with CPR C and AED
- Ontario Private Security & Investigate Services License
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
Service Skills
- Effectively communicate with diverse populations in different languages.
- Ability to motivate, lead others, and regain independence.
- Initiative-taking, energetic, and efficient individual with effective communication skills.
- Ability to adapt positively to changing needs and remain calm in different service situations.
- Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Able to work long hours.
Timeline
PSW
Bayshore Homecare Solutions
02.2024 - Current
DSW INTERN
Concord in the city
11.2023 - 12.2023
PSW STUDENT INTERN
Aspira Kensington Place Retirement Living
11.2022 - 12.2022
PSW STUDENT INTERN
Maple Grove Care Community
07.2022 - 08.2022
Diploma - Personal and Developmental Support Services
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
Certification - Personal Support Worker
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School - Senior Secondary Examination
Kallar Khalsa Sen. Sec. School
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