Dacosta Boakye
Mississauga,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker graduate with 352 hours of clinical placement in an assisted-living environment. Expertise in providing patient-centered care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring dignity and safety. Committed to maintaining a clean environment while adhering to infection control protocols.
Overview
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Work History
Personal Support Worker (Placement)
Amica Peel Village
Brampton, Canada
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Provided 352 hours of dedicated support to enhance resident well-being
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and independence
- Provided safe mobility support and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment
- Supported residents during meal times, including feeding assistance and monitoring dietary needs
- Followed strict infection prevention and control protocols
- Observed, documented, and reported changes in residents’ physical and emotional conditions to nursing staff
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment
- Developed positive and respectful relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Anderson College
Mississauga, ONSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Safe transfers and mobility support
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs observation
- Infection prevention and control practices
- Patient-centered care
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, Anderson College, Not Provided
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Not Provided
- CPR & First Aid (Level C) Certification, Not Provided
- WHMIS Certification, Not Provided
- Up-to-date Immunization Records, Not Provided
- Police Vulnerable Sector Check, Not Provided
Clinical Placement Experience
Personal Support Worker (Placement), Amica Peel Village, Not Provided, Brampton, ON, Not Provided, 352, Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and independence, Provided safe mobility support and transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment, Supported residents during meal times, including feeding assistance and monitoring dietary needs, Followed strict infection prevention and control protocols, Observed, documented, and reported changes in residents’ physical and emotional conditions to nursing staff, Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment, Developed positive and respectful relationships with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (Placement)
Amica Peel Village
01.2026 - 03.2026
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Anderson College