Apsara Shasankar
North York, Toronto ,ON
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
PSW
Cummer Lodge Long-term Care (Placement)
03.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe environment for residents by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Supported residents'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Enhanced residents comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Experienced using mechanical lift for safe and efficient transfer of elderly residents, especially toileting.
- Documented residents progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
PSW
Humber River Hospital (Clinical Placement)
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, mobility and transferring them in and out of bed or wheelchairs.
- Interacted with patients who are dealing with serious illnesses, injuries and challenges and provided physical and emotional support for betterment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Collaborated with nurses across different shifts to ensure the seamless delivery of care and services.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in bed and implementing preventive measures.
Education
Post Graduate - Personal Support Worker
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
06-2025
Post Graduate - Non-profit And Social Sector Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
06-2024
Work Availability
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Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with a background in Non-profit and Social Sector Management. Originally from Nepal and currently based in Canada, bringing over two years of local experience and a deep commitment in providing respectful, client-centered care. Known for a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a belief that empathy and kindness are key to meaningful support. Trained at Seneca College with a solid foundation in both hands-on care and community-focused service delivery.
Skills
Emotional support
Personal hygiene assistance
Compassionate care
Toileting support
Housekeeping tasks
Fall prevention
Verbal and written communication skills
Respectful and compassionate
Team collaboration
Elderly care
First aid and safety
COVID-19 safety policies
Flexible schedule and availability
Hoyer lifting equipment
ADL assistance
Timeline
PSW
Cummer Lodge Long-term Care (Placement)
03.2025 - Current
PSW
Humber River Hospital (Clinical Placement)
01.2024 - 03.2025
Post Graduate - Personal Support Worker
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Post Graduate - Non-profit And Social Sector Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
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