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Christina Merkley

Melancthon,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Dufferinoaks Long Term Care, skilled in dementia care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and well-being through effective communication and advocacy. Committed to delivering high-quality care while maintaining privacy and confidentiality in all interactions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Dufferinoaks Long Term Care
10.2016 - Current

Delivered care according to specific care plan requirements.

Facilitated access to essential services for patient well-being.

Communicate changes in resident health and skin integrity to RPN.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members.

Hairstylist

Self Employed
06.2011 - 10.2016
  • Provided personalized hairstyling services, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Utilized advanced cutting techniques to create trendy hairstyles tailored to individual clients.
  • Managed scheduling and inventory, ensuring efficient operations and product availability.
  • Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and attentive service.
  • Implemented sanitation protocols to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.

Personal Support Worker

Dufferinoaks Long Term Care
09.2006 - 06.2011

Administered care in alignment with patient care plans.

Facilitated patients' engagement in routine activities.

Demonstrated patient care and respect.

Ensured patient dignity throughout care.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Georgian College
Orangeville, ON

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative care
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Nutrition support
  • Clinical documentation
  • Daily living support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client advocacy
  • Behavior management
  • Mental health
  • Health monitoring
  • Fall prevention
  • Rehabilitation assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Disability
  • Multitasking and organization
  • ADL assistance
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Strong ethics
  • Problem-solving
  • PPE usage
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Client documentation

Certification

Gentle persuasion

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Dufferinoaks Long Term Care
10.2016 - Current

Hairstylist

Self Employed
06.2011 - 10.2016

Personal Support Worker

Dufferinoaks Long Term Care
09.2006 - 06.2011

Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Georgian College
Christina Merkley