Emma Distler
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Recreation Therapy Student with experience enhancing recreational opportunities to support community needs. Promoted safe environment for staff and participants while maintaining responsible operations of programs. Demonstrated diplomacy, objectivity, positive attitude and high energy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
SE Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Personal Support Worker
Homewood Health Centre
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Lion Volunteer
Lions Club International
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
Personal Support Worker
Guelph General Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
Unregulated Care Provider
St. Jacobs Place
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Keepers
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Cashier
Walmart
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Personal Support Worker
Community Living Cambridge
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Retirement Residences
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Education
Diploma - Recreation Therapy
04.2025
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
04.2018
High School Diploma -
06.2017
Skills
- Patient Care
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Activity Planning
- Time Management
- Documentation
Timeline
Personal Support Worker - SE Healthcare
11.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker - Guelph General Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Personal Support Worker - Homewood Health Centre
06.2022 - 11.2023
Lion Volunteer - Lions Club International
06.2022 - 11.2023
Unregulated Care Provider - St. Jacobs Place
06.2022 - 08.2022
Production Team Member - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
03.2020 - 06.2022
Personal Support Worker - Comfort Keepers
01.2020 - 03.2020
Personal Support Worker - Community Living Cambridge
07.2019 - 12.2019
Cashier - Walmart
10.2018 - 03.2020
Personal Support Worker - Chartwell Retirement Residences
04.2018 - 10.2018
Mohawk College - Diploma, Recreation Therapy
St Louis Adult Learning Centre - Certificate, Personal Support Worker
Glenview Park Secondary School - High School Diploma,
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