Chrisanthea Concha
Pickering,ON
Summary
With a proven track record at Parkview Home Long Term Care, I excel in providing compassionate communication and daily living assistance, enhancing patient wellness and dignity. Skilled in dementia care and certified in CPR/AED, my approach significantly improves client satisfaction and safety, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to healthcare excellence.
Personable and compassionate, 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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Parkview Home Long Term Care
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Guest Attendant/PSW
Chartwell City Centre
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimers.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained daily living standards ny assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.
Personal Caregiver
Mustafa Haque
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.
- Efficiently managed schedules, coordinating appointments with healthcare providers while minimizing disruptions to clients'' daily routines.
Co-Op Student
Riverwood Senior Living
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Observed and trained in palliative care.
Education
Personal Support Worker - Caregiving
Academy of Learning Career College
North York 03.2023
Computerized Accounting -
Academy of Learning Career College
North York05.2019
Skills
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication organization
- Fall prevention
- Disability care
- Toileting assistance
- Client dressing
- First aid and safety
- Daily living assistance
- End of life care
- Compassionate communication
- Autism support
- Patient care and companionship
- Empathetic listening
- Daily living activities assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Reliability
- Feeding Assistance
- First Aid Training
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care
- First Aid and CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Respirator Mask Fit Tested
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Parkview Home Long Term Care
04.2023 - Current
Guest Attendant/PSW
Chartwell City Centre
03.2023 - 10.2023
Co-Op Student
Riverwood Senior Living
11.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Caregiver
Mustafa Haque
05.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Support Worker - Caregiving
Academy of Learning Career College
Computerized Accounting -
Academy of Learning Career College