Dorothy Limunga
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker (PSW) with hands-on experience providing safe, individualized personal care to seniors in long-term care and community settings. Demonstrated ability to support activities of daily living (ADLs), observe and report resident condition changes, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with LTC standards. Strong team player who communicates effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary staff while promoting dignity, comfort, and a home-like environment.
Overview
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Work History
Personal Support Worker Intern (Consolidation Placement)
Heidehof Long-Term Care Home
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided safe and efficient personal care to residents, including bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility assistance.
- Supported residents’ physical, emotional, social, and psychological well-being in a long-term care setting.
- Observed, reported, and documented changes in residents’ conditions in accordance with organizational policies and professional standards.
- Assisted residents with dementia, cognitive changes, responsive behaviours, and palliative/end-of-life needs using compassionate, person-centered approaches.
- Maintained compliance with IPAC, workplace safety, and emergency procedures.
- Worked co-operatively with PSWs, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members, following direction from registered staff.
Personal Support Worker Intern
Tabor Manor Long-Term Care Home
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered daily personal care including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation, toileting, and mobility support.
- Ensured resident comfort, dignity, and individualized care in a home-like environment.
- Completed accurate care documentation and reporting to support continuity of care.
- Followed infection control, fire safety, and quality assurance protocols.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and staff to support resident well-being.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to meet changing resident needs.
Education
Personal Support Worker Program
Niagara College
Canada12.2025
Skills
- Personal care & ADLs (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting)
- Safe mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Observation, reporting, and documentation
- Resident-centered & family-focused care
- Dementia care & responsive behaviours
- Palliative and end-of-life support
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
- Team collaboration & communication
- Customer service in LTC environments
- Adapting care to changing resident needs
Certification
- Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate – In Progress (Niagara College)
- CPR & First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
- Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
- WHMIS
- AODA
- CLRI
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Immunization Record Check
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Intern (Consolidation Placement)
Heidehof Long-Term Care Home
09.2025 - 12.2025
Personal Support Worker Intern
Tabor Manor Long-Term Care Home
09.2025 - 10.2025
Personal Support Worker Program
Niagara College