Deanna Hutchinson
Brantford
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Home Instead, skilled in mobility assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care and effective communication. Committed to fostering independence and dignity while maintaining a safe environment, ensuring optimal quality of life for clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided emotional support to clients, fostering a caring environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces, ensuring safety standards were met.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to understand needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
Lifeguard Homecare
12.2018 - 12.2024
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare teams to ensure consistent support delivery.
- Learned and adhered to health and safety protocols in caregiving environments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote cognitive and social development in children.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to provide a secure environment for children.
- Managed daily schedules, including meal preparation, nap times, and play activities for optimal routine.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding child progress and behavior to foster strong relationships.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
Private Caregiver
D Hillner
07.2005 - 03.2014
- Provided personalized care to client, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Implemented daily routines tailored to individual client needs for optimal quality of life.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced self esteem.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted client with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Practical Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
HamiltonSkills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Special needs care
- Behavior redirection
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
First Aid level C, CPR/AED certification
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Lifeguard Homecare
12.2018 - 12.2024
Home Daycare Provider
Self-employeed
04.2014 - 07.2016
Private Caregiver
D Hillner
07.2005 - 03.2014
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead
2024 - Current
Practical Nursing
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology