Destiny Smith
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf, excelling in patient care and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance resident well-being through compassionate support and proactive problem-solving. Recognized for maintaining safety and dignity while assisting with daily living activities and ensuring adherence to care plans.
Professional with strong background in providing support and care for individuals. Skilled in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, with keen focus on teamwork and adaptability. Reliable and results-driven, ensuring high-quality assistance and positive outcomes in dynamic environments. Adept at managing daily tasks and responding to changing needs effectively.
Work History
Personal Support Worker
3 Years 3 Months- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, concerns, and potential interventions.
- Documented resident observations and care tasks accurately to maintain consistent shift communication.
- Responded promptly to call bells and urgent needs, ensuring safe, timely support.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, preserving dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Support Worker
3 Years 4 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, preserving dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Responded promptly to call bells and urgent needs, ensuring safe, timely support.
- Documented resident observations and care tasks accurately to maintain consistent shift communication.
- Monitored resident wellbeing, reporting changes promptly to nursing and supervisory staff.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress, concerns, and potential interventions.
Personal Support Worker
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Supported medication reminders and routine care following care plans and protocols.
- Monitored resident well-being and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Helped maintain clean, safe living spaces through housekeeping and infection-control practices.
Education
Psw Certification
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Completed ASL course