Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Doris Onu

Toronto,ON

Summary

Personal Support Worker with 5 years of experience providing compassionate care in diverse healthcare settings. Demonstrates strong patient care, medication administration, and communication skills, with a focus on fostering relationships with clients and residents. Committed to enhancing quality of life through effective teamwork and problem-solving, while maintaining thorough documentation and organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSW INTERN

Erin Mills Lodge
11.2024 - 01.2025

CAREGIVER

Kensington Village Nursing Home
01.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed direct client care, assisted with toileting, personal hygiene and nutritional needs
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications
  • Engaged with clients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instructions
  • Administered non-invasive medications such as pills and puffers under nursing supervision
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses

CAREGIVER

Mercy Home Care
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Assisted residents/clients with Activities of daily living
  • Transferred residents/clients safely with different lifts
  • Followed individualized care plan while giving care to residents/clients
  • Provided companionship to my residents/clients
  • Documented changes in the body and behavior's of residents/clients

Education

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM -

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Adult Learning Center
Toronto, ON
01.2025

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - MICROBIOLOGY

Imo State University
Owerri
09.2019

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Dementia Care
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Multi-tasking
  • Organization
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Crisis Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Team Collaboration
  • Safety Awareness
  • Patient Advocacy
  • First Aid
  • Health Advocacy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Stress Management
  • Adaptability
  • Client Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Nutritional Guidance
  • Health Monitoring
  • Mobility Assistance
  • End-of-Life Care
  • Home Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Behavioral Support

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C (Blended)
  • PSW Certificate
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate (GPA)
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
  • Food Handler Certificate
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
  • U-FIRST & Dementia foundations
  • Covid-19 QR code
  • Mask fit test (N95)
  • Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
  • Crisis Intervention & Verbal De-Escalation
  • Canadian Security License
  • Smart serve

Timeline

PSW INTERN

Erin Mills Lodge
11.2024 - 01.2025

CAREGIVER

Kensington Village Nursing Home
01.2024 - 10.2024

CAREGIVER

Mercy Home Care
02.2019 - 08.2023

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM -

Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Adult Learning Center

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - MICROBIOLOGY

Imo State University
Doris Onu