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Dipisha Thapa Chhetri

Halifax,NS

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with experience in assisting seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities, seeking an opportunity to deliver high-quality, individualized care to elderly clients.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Home instead
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisting with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to maintain clients' cleanliness and dignity
  • Monitoring health status, reporting any concerns to healthcare professionals for prompt intervention
  • Supporting clients with mobility needs, including transfers, positioning, and walking assistance, using proper techniques to ensure safety
  • Preparing meals according to dietary requirements, assisting with feeding if needed, and promoting a balanced diet for clients’ health
  • Providing companionship, engaging clients in meaningful conversation and activities to reduce loneliness and promote mental well-being

Developmental Services Worker

SAAAC Autism Center
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisting adults and children with developmental disabilities with daily living activities such as hygiene, dressing, feeding
  • Supported clients with developmental disabilities with different scheduled activities, arts, and crafts to develop social skills, daily living skills to promote independence
  • Prepared person-centered activities and sensory-friendly for each client to enhance daily living skills and social skills
  • Provided one on one support under supervision of staff members to clients and maintained hazard free, clean, and safe environment
  • Assisted in organizing and facilitating educational and recreational programs for individuals with autism and dual diagnosis
  • Collaborated with different professionals such as PSWs, SLPs, behaviour therapists and occupational therapists to create supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with autism
  • Volunteer from Jan 2024 - present
  • Program facilitator assistant from 04-2024 - 05-2024

Personal Support Worker

Invictus home and healthcare services
04.2023 - Current
  • Helping clients with personal care routines, like bathing, hair care, nail trimming, and dressing, to promote independence and self-esteem
  • Observing clients for any changes in health or mood, recording observations, and communicating concerns to healthcare team members promptly
  • Assisting with safe transfers and positioning in bed or chairs, using appropriate techniques to protect both the client and the caregiver from injury
  • Keeping living spaces organized and clean, handling laundry, disinfecting surfaces, and ensuring that all areas are free from hazards
  • Preparing nutritious meals tailored to clients' preferences and dietary needs, helping with feeding as required, and encouraging a positive mealtime experience

Early Childhood Assistant

Aspiring Academics and Preschool
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided individualized instruction and support to meet the personal needs of each child
  • Coordinated schedules of activities, events, and arts and crafts
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities
  • Communicated with parents to inform about child’s progress and classroom behaviour
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance

Education

High School Diploma -

Developmental Services Worker
12.2024

Skills

  • Effective communication and advocacy skills
  • Problem Solving skill
  • Dementia care
  • Efficient time management skill
  • Person Centered planning
  • Knowledge of application of intervention strategies
  • Knowledge in wound care
  • Awareness of diversity and cultural competency

Certification

  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), Public Health Ontario, 01/2024
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) training certificate, 12/2023
  • Human Rights Code training certificate, 12/2023
  • Standard First Aid and CPR, 09/2023

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Home instead
01.2024 - Current

Developmental Services Worker

SAAAC Autism Center
01.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Invictus home and healthcare services
04.2023 - Current

Early Childhood Assistant

Aspiring Academics and Preschool
04.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Developmental Services Worker

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