Devika Suresh
KITCHENER,Ontario
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with proven expertise in ADL assistance and empathy. Excelled in providing comprehensive care, enhancing residents' quality of life. Demonstrated adaptability and professionalism, achieving significant improvements in patient wellness and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Agecare Elmira Nursing Home (Clinical Placement)
07.2022 - Current
- Supporting residents with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, showering, and dressing.
- Assisting with mobility and transfers using sit-to-stand, ceiling, and Hoyer lifts to ensure resident safety and comfort.
- Observing and documenting changes in resident's physical and emotional conditions.
- Maintaining clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Assisting with feeding and monitoring intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turning and positioning bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintaining accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Cresent(Clinical Placement)
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported patient's daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
- Help with mobility and transfers.
- Provide emotional and social support.
- Monitor and report changes in health to the nursing supervisor.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Retirement Residence
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assist with resident's daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Perform laundry duties according to guidelines and prioritize residents' bath schedules.
- Assist residents during mealtime and maintain table settings.
- Maintain cleanliness of bathing areas and reset rooms for the next bath
- Collaborate with the nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and support to residents
- Filling oxygen tank as per the requirement of the residents
- Stay updated with resident information and care plan changes.
Personal Care Aide
Ekta Nursing Home, Kannur
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Facilitate patient movement and daily care support
- Organize daily activities to encourage mental, emotional and physical wellness of patients
- Assist in maintaining safe, clean and positive client environments.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
Education
Ontario College Certificate, Personal Support Worker program -
Conestoga College Doon
Kitchener08.2024
Global Business Management -
Conestoga College Downtown
Kitchener08.2023
Skills
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- ADL Assistance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Dementia Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
Certification
- CPR/First Aid(Canadian Red Cross)
- Basic Life Support
- The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
- GPA- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
- Medicine Administration
Availability
Full Time
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Cresent(Clinical Placement)
05.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Retirement Residence
05.2023 - 08.2023
Personal Support Worker
Agecare Elmira Nursing Home (Clinical Placement)
07.2022 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Ekta Nursing Home, Kannur
07.2019 - 08.2021
Ontario College Certificate, Personal Support Worker program -
Conestoga College Doon
Global Business Management -
Conestoga College Downtown
- CPR/First Aid(Canadian Red Cross)
- Basic Life Support
- The Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care
- GPA- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
- Medicine Administration
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