Lydiah Kiprop
Red Deer,Canada
Summary
Experienced PSW knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Reliable PSW enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
11.2024 - Current
- Provided Companionship & Home Helper services which could include: Companionship and meaningful conversation
- Assistance with meal preparation, feeding, and clean-up
- Assistance with walking and transfers
- Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
- Performing light housekeeping tasks (Light housekeeping includes tasks such as dusting; sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming around furniture: wiping down counters, washing and putting dishes away, deaning bathrooms and kitchens, taking out the trash, doing laundry and putting laundry away, changing sheets and making the bed, and organizing drawers, shelves, and closets.)
- Running errands e.g., grocery shopping
- Accompanying clients to appointments e.g., medical appointments
- Provide Personal Care services which could include: Assisting with bathing/shower
- Assisting with grooming
- Assisting with toileting and incontinence issues
- Assisting with oral care
- Supporting good skin care to prevent skin breakdown lie, turn and reposition the client, actively encourage movement)
- Measure and document intake and output, if necessary
- Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
- Observe the client's physical, mental, and emotional conditions; report any changes to the client manager and/or to the nursing station (if the client is in the facility) and document observed changes
- Use equipment properly and safely
Personal Support Worker
The Care Company
11.2024 - Current
- Client Care: Provide personal care and support to clients, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Health Monitoring: Monitor and record clients' health status, noting any changes in their condition, and reporting to healthcare professionals as needed
- Medication Assistance: Assist clients with medication administration as per care plans
- Mobility Support: Aid clients with mobility, including transfers and exercises to maintain their physical health and well-being
- Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, prepare meals, and ensure a safe and clean living environment for clients
- Emotional Support: Offer companionship and emotional support, helping clients maintain a positive outlook and mental health
- Care Planning: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and update individualized care plans for clients
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided, following all regulatory and organizational standards
Personal Support Worker
WEST BURY LTC
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted approximately thirty residents each day to complete their daily bedside and personal care support activities including bathing, grooming, and changing clothes
- Provided the utmost attention to each patient's requests and needs in a timely and caring manner, received compliments for excellent care from patients and families
- Meticulously performed housekeeping and meal preparation, paid close attention to the patient's wishes, special diets
- Maintained a safe and sanitized environment by ensuring that the home was dust-free, cleaned the area, and updated staff and family members about the state of the home
- Recorded all patient interactions, cleaned the home, and cooked meals with accuracy
- Ensured the activity and time were all legible and created a seamless experience for the next staff member
- Assisted clients with daily living needs and maintaining general wellness
- Followed care plan as per requirement to serve the residents
- Maintained a clean personal area and helped feed healthy meals
- Washed and assisted residents in the shower
Caregiver
Huruma Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with activities of daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, and medication reminders
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre
11.2024
Personal Support Worker Program -
UMS College
Toronto, ON01.2024
Skills
- Patient companionship
- Assistance
- Incident report
- Emotional support
- Dementia Care Mobility
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- Workplace Management Information System (WHMIS), 2024
- First Aid and CPR, 2024
- General Persuasive Approach Dementia Care, 2024
- Ipac, 2024
- Covid and Mask Fit, 2024
- Ontario Work Health and Safety Awareness, 2024
- Food Handling Certificate, 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
11.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Care Company
11.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
WEST BURY LTC
08.2024 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Huruma Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Personal Support Worker Program -
UMS College
High School Diploma -
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Centre
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