Connielyn Bucalen
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Skilled Care Provider offering more than 5 years of expertise assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Longfiels Manor LTC
04.2018 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Westwood Retirement Living
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Volunteer/ PSW Trainee
Carleton Lodge LTC
03.2018 - 04.2018
Volunteer/ PSW Trainee
Barrhaven Manor Retirement Living
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Dietary Aide
Westwood Retirement Living
07.2016 - 04.2018
Dietary Aide
Orchardview Retirement Residence
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
Care Giver/Housekeeper
Private Residence
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Helped the family's children with their homework
- Took out the kids for outdoor activities
- Assisted with light housekeeping
- Prepared healthy meals, snacks for the kids
- Ensured safety for the kids
Care Giver
Sinclair Children's Residence
09.2012 - 02.2018
- Helped special need children with their ADL
- Assisted children during meal time
- Set up feeding machine (tube feeding)
- Assisted with giving medications if needed
Education
Adult Co-op Education
Continuing Education, OCDSB
Ottawa, ONCPR/First Aid Training
Algonquin Careers Academy
Ottawa, ONWHMIS
Algonquin Careers Academy
Ottawa, ONFood Handler Training
City of Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa, ONWorking With Dementia Clients
ORCA
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin Careers Academy
Ottawa, ON01.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Kalinga-Apayao State College
Tabuk City, Philipines03.1992
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Fall prevention
- Behavior management
- Dementia care
- First aid knowledge
- Palliative care
- Nutrition support
- Incident Reporting
- ADL Assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Injury Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Longfiels Manor LTC
04.2018 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Westwood Retirement Living
04.2018 - 06.2020
Volunteer/ PSW Trainee
Carleton Lodge LTC
03.2018 - 04.2018
Volunteer/ PSW Trainee
Barrhaven Manor Retirement Living
03.2018 - 04.2018
Dietary Aide
Westwood Retirement Living
07.2016 - 04.2018
Dietary Aide
Orchardview Retirement Residence
10.2015 - 05.2016
Care Giver
Sinclair Children's Residence
09.2012 - 02.2018
Care Giver/Housekeeper
Private Residence
10.2009 - 07.2012
Adult Co-op Education
Continuing Education, OCDSB
CPR/First Aid Training
Algonquin Careers Academy
WHMIS
Algonquin Careers Academy
Food Handler Training
City of Ottawa Public Health
Working With Dementia Clients
ORCA
Personal Support Worker
Algonquin Careers Academy
Bachelor of Arts -
Kalinga-Apayao State College
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