Chioma Marian Ononuju
Kitchener
Summary
Personable and compassionate Personal support worker, bringing strong interpersonal skills and genuine passion for assisting others. Well-versed in basic healthcare practices and adept at providing daily living support and companionship. Dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Parkwood Mennonite Home
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Recorded status and duties completed in point of care for management.
Personal Support Worker
Schlegel Villages
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the nurse in charge.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Resident Support Aide
Tri-County Mennonites Homes
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients in maintaining their physical fitness through encouragement, gentle exercise guidance, and support during ambulation or transfer activities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights into clients'' psychosocial needs and suggesting appropriate support strategies.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in Point of Care for management.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON01-2025
Long Term Care Home Assistant
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON01-2024
Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON01-2024
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Active listening skill
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Daily living support
- Healthcare documentation
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Parkwood Mennonite Home
03.2025 - 03.2025
Personal Support Worker
Schlegel Villages
01.2025 - 02.2025
Resident Support Aide
Tri-County Mennonites Homes
01.2024 - 02.2025
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Long Term Care Home Assistant
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Global Business Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
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