Debbie Gaudio
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Dynamic, adaptable and compassionate professional, excelling in personal support. Mastered time management and emotional support, enhancing resident wellness and productivity. Achieved significant improvements in process streamlining and client care, demonstrating exceptional records management and empathetic communication skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. I am experienced in LTC settings providing guidance and encouragement to residents through physical and emotional support. I bring with me over 9yrs experience and a variety of skills from a number of different sources
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Caressant Care
St. Thomas, ON
02.2015 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Final Assembler and Quality Inspection
Timken Canada LP
St. Thomas, ON
03.2004 - 12.2012
- Reduced assembly time for products by streamlining the process and organizing workstations efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex assembly projects on schedule and within budget.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by maintaining focus and optimizing workflow.
- Conducted thorough inspections of assembled products to ensure adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and optimize production processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting issues during final assembly, implementing solutions that improved overall productivity.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Assembly Worker
Express Personnel PRESSTRAN
St. Thomas, ON
01.2003 - 09.2003
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Completed assigned tasks quickly to decrease production time.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, successfully managing multiple assembly tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality and productivity.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Express Personnel FORMET
St. Thomas, ON
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
Numerical Data Entry Operator
Amtelecom
Aylmer
04.1998 - 06.2002
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Maintained files, records and chronologies of entry activities.
- Reduced turnaround time for projects with accurate and timely data entry, contributing to overall company success.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Performed regular audits of database records for quality assurance purposes, ensuring the highest level of accuracy possible.
- Processed large volumes of data quickly while adhering to strict formatting guidelines, enhancing overall output quality.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
St. Thomas, ON2010
Executive Office Administration
Toronto School of Business
London, ON1997
High School Diploma -
Arthur Voaden Secondary School
St. Thomas, ON06.1991
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
- ADL Assistance
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Client documentation
- PPE Usage
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Caressant Care
02.2015 - 04.2024
Final Assembler and Quality Inspection
Timken Canada LP
03.2004 - 12.2012
Assembly Worker
Express Personnel PRESSTRAN
01.2003 - 09.2003
Assembly Line Production Worker
Express Personnel FORMET
08.2002 - 08.2003
Numerical Data Entry Operator
Amtelecom
04.1998 - 06.2002
Personal Support Worker
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Executive Office Administration
Toronto School of Business
High School Diploma -
Arthur Voaden Secondary School