Reliable personal support worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
victorian order of nurses (VON)
11.2018 - Current
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.