Emma Ferguson

Health Care Aid working towards completing Personal Support Worker certificate. Through my years of experience in health care it attributes to my ability to adept to busy and challenging environments. Always attentive with patients and coworkers. Taking an interest in potential risks has given me the opportunity to be a member of the health and safety committee. I continue to learn through continuing education and through in service education in workplace.

• Recreation Volunteer, The Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington, ON, 01/01/20, Present, Feeding aide to residents that are physically unable to feed themselves., Has had years of training that applies to Alzheimer’s residents in conflict resolution., Encourage residents of cognitive disorders to be involved in mentally stimulating activities., Assigned to helping create and lead recreation activities on the second floor to be inclusive and creating enjoyable events for residents., Helping in activities like: flower arranging, musical guests, monthly themed events, and movie night., Assisted residents on and off buses for day trips and helped residents with walking devices through uneven terrain.
• Therapeutic Riding Instructor Assistant, Rush Winds, Milton, ON, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Assisted young children with physical and cognitive disabilities on and off horses., Ensured positive interactions by socializing with children and monitored children and horse’s safety during lessons to ensure safety., Groomed horses and cleaned the horse shoes.
• Recreation Volunteer, Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, ON, 01/01/13, 12/31/15, Escorted senior residents to appointments: dining room, scheduled events and, apartment unit., Assisted in hair studio with perms and hair washes.