Dhwani Patel
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
With proven expertise in compassionate care and effective communication, I have significantly enhanced patient well-being at Trillium Health Partners LTC. Background includes mastering disability support and nutrition, leading to meaningful improvements in patient health and autonomy. Renowned for behavior management and fall prevention, approach transforms patient care standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker Home Care
ParaMed Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Support Worker Full-time
Trillium Health Partners LTC
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and performed services
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
- Established personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance
Personal Support Worker 1:1
Caremax Staffing Agency
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through providing compassionate care to clients
- Participated in case reviews, consulted with team caring for client, to evaluate client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Demonstrated expertise in communicating clearly with clients, families, healthcare professionals and other staff members
Personal Support Worker- CASUAL
Bayshore Home Health
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide meal preparation, light housekeeping, and/or provide companionship and personal care in home care setting
- Execute on the client's care plan as outlined by the Care Manager
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques
- Help clients with their ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) that is within the scope of practice
Personal Support Worker Student- Full Time
Amica Dundas Retirement Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping
- Completed daily documentation of patient progress accurately and on time
- Assist clients with mealtime, prep and monitor
- Assist clients with personal care such as toileting
- Assist with transferring and positioning of clients
- Assist with wheelchair, walkers and cane
Personal Support Worker Student-Part Time
Chartwell
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed 100 hours of Clinical Placement
- Respect the privacy and dignity of each client
- Ensure the safety of clients participating in the program
- Document in client charts under supervision
- Follow direction from staff in emergency situations and understand pertinent emergency procedures, fire regulations, missing person procedures, etc
- Undertake tasks, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Coordinator and/or Student Placement Supervisor
Education
Personal Support Worker - Healthcare
Mohawk College
04.2023
Pre-health Sciences - Healthcare
Fleming College
04.2022
Skills
- Effective communication
- Nutrition support
- Compassionate care
- Behavior management
- Disability support
- Fall prevention
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
Certification
- GENTLE PURSUASIVE APPROACH (GPA)
- CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION
- MASK FIT TESTING
- FIRST AID
- COMPLETE IMMUNIZATIONS
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Home Care
ParaMed Home Health Care
03.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker Full-time
Trillium Health Partners LTC
10.2023 - 02.2025
Personal Support Worker 1:1
Caremax Staffing Agency
08.2023 - 10.2023
Personal Support Worker- CASUAL
Bayshore Home Health
03.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker Student- Full Time
Amica Dundas Retirement Home
01.2023 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker Student-Part Time
Chartwell
10.2022 - 12.2022
Pre-health Sciences - Healthcare
Fleming College
Personal Support Worker - Healthcare
Mohawk College
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