Colete Ugochi Okoye
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate personal support worker, with a recently completed PSW certification in Ontario, Canada. Extensive experience skilled in dementia care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and companionship, while maintaining a safe environment. Dependable and adaptable, committed to promoting independence and quality of life for elderly clients.
Compassionate personal support worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in activities of daily living. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available weekly, weekends, and evenings.
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 4 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accessibility, VOLUNTEERS
PRIDE TORONTO
Toronto, ON
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Assisted in organizing community events and outreach programs.
- Maintained records of volunteer hours and activities for reporting purposes.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Personal Support Worker
The Cobblestone House
Moosomin, SK
11.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance overall well-being.
- Supported healthcare professionals in implementing personalized care plans for clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following hygiene protocols consistently.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to address concerns and provide updates.
- Managed medication administration for clients following strict medical guidelines to ensure safety and proper dosing.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
Personal Support Worker
Home and Footcare solutions.com
Toronto, ON, ON
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as per client care plans and instructions.
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
CARRAWAY
Toronto, ON
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Monitored pedestrian traffic at school crossings for student safety.
- Assisted children in safely crossing streets during peak hours.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure compliance with traffic rules.
- Maintained clear visibility through proper uniform and equipment use.
PSW (Clinical Placement)
RAYOAK COGIR SENIOR LIVING
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Cook (volunteer)
PWA (people living with AIDS)
Toronto, ON, ON
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to standard recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during busy hours.
Continuing Care Aide
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Moosomin, SK
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patients' health status, reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Documented care provided in patient records accurately and timely.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients by offering companionship and empathetic conversation during difficult periods of adjustment or decline in health.
- Continuously expanded knowledge in the field through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities and training sessions.
Voluntary Caregiver
JUNES HAVEN FRAIL CARE RETIREMENT HOME
SOUTH AFRICA, AFRICA
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Promoted independence among patients, encouraging self-care practices and offering guidance when needed.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing attentive emotional support and companionship during daily activities.
- Improved patient mobility with gentle assistance during physical therapy exercises and daily routines.
- Maintained open lines of communication between patients, family members, and medical professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Alleviated stress for family members by taking on various caregiving duties that allowed them time for self-care or work obligations.
Personal Support Worker
THE HEALTH ARENA
LAGOS, NIGERIA, Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Education
SOCIOLOGY\ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
NIGERIABachelor of Science - SOCIOLOGY\ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
NIGERIADiploma - Practical Nursing Student
Durham College
Oshawa05-2028
Skills
- Dementia care
- Patient assessments
- Elderly care
- Dependable and responsible
- Time management
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient companionship
- Adaptability
- Strong ethics
- Problem-solving
- Computer skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
WHMIS
CPR AED LEVEL C
N95-MASK FITTING
FOOD HANDLING
GENTLE PERSUASIVE APPROACHES(GPA) IN DEMENTIA CARE
Timeline
Continuing Care Aide
Saskatchewan Health Authority
12.2025 - 03.2026
Personal Support Worker
The Cobblestone House
11.2025 - 03.2026
Personal Support Worker
Home and Footcare solutions.com
08.2025 - 11.2025
PSW (Clinical Placement)
RAYOAK COGIR SENIOR LIVING
05.2025 - 07.2025
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
CARRAWAY
05.2024 - 11.2025
Cook (volunteer)
PWA (people living with AIDS)
04.2024 - 11.2024
Voluntary Caregiver
JUNES HAVEN FRAIL CARE RETIREMENT HOME
02.2023 - 04.2023
Personal Support Worker
THE HEALTH ARENA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accessibility, VOLUNTEERS
PRIDE TORONTO
SOCIOLOGY\ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
Bachelor of Science - SOCIOLOGY\ANTHROPOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
Diploma - Practical Nursing Student
Durham College