Crystal Young
Caledon East,ON
Summary
Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Age Care Long Term Facility
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
CDI
01.2023
Diploma - Intra-Oral Dental Assistant
CDI
09.2007
Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Patient Assessments
- Behavior Management
- Grooming assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Behavior redirection
- First aid and safety
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Dependable and Responsible
- CPR Certification
- Personal Care Aide
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
Additional Information
Fully Vaccinated (3 Doses)
CPR Certified
Mask Fitted
Up to date with Immunizations
Vulnerable Sector Check
PSW Transcript and Diploma
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Age Care Long Term Facility
01.2023 - 02.2024
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
CDI
Diploma - Intra-Oral Dental Assistant
CDI
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
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