Elisha Phillips
Kitchener,ON
Summary
I am a compassionate Personal Support Worker with 20 years hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents and families. I am Well-versed in accurately documenting on point of care and Docit.I am committed to creating a positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care, however I am seeking something new to broaden my experiences in a different type of customer service way. I always had a passion for fashion and a love to shop. I enjoying finding different ways to put different pieces together within my own wardrobe.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Region Of Waterloo
Kitchener, ON
06.2004 - Current
- Help residents with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped residents during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Recorded resident temperature, height and weight to monitor health and well-being.
- Coordinated resident care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Follow safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for residents by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions under RPN to administer medicated creams.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON12.2004
Skills
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Incontinence Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Supportive Personality
- Attentive to People
- Bedside Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Client Education
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Region Of Waterloo
06.2004 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning