Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
St. Catharines, ON
09.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Personal Support Worker
The Willows Retirement Home
Fort Erie, ON
01.2023 - 09.2023
Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.