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Cyprian Galam

Peterborough,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Riverview Manor
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Personal Support Worker Student

Centennial place
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.

Education

Oxford College
04.2023

Skills

  • Assistance in daily living
  • Care plan development
  • Resident advocacy
  • Oral and dental hygiene
  • Administering medication
  • Empathy
  • Active listening
  • Problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Guest services
  • Inventory control procedure
  • Loss prevention

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Riverview Manor
10.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker Student

Centennial place
02.2023 - 04.2023

Oxford College
Cyprian Galam