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Certification
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EMMA OGEMBO

Barrie,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience. Skilled in mobility assistance and dementia care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing through emotional support and effective communication.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized, and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Community Worker, One on One
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.

Personal Support Worker

Roberta Place Long Term Care
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Nurse Aide Liaison

Nairobi Women's Hospital, Hurlingham
04.2018 - 07.2023
  • Acted as a liaison between nursing staff, patients, and families to facilitate effective communication and address their concerns.
  • Advocated for patient's needs, rights, and interests, ensuring their voices were heard and that their concerns were effectively addressed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity of care.
  • Helped in resolving conflicts or issues between patients, families, and healthcare staff, thus promoting a positive ans respectful working environment.


Education

NAAC Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Osilla Institute For Healthcare
02-2025

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Interpersonal communication

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

  • Personal Support Worker Certification Training - 2025
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • GPA Certification
  • Food Handler's Certification


References

Availed Upon Request

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Community Worker, One on One
01.2025 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Roberta Place Long Term Care
11.2024 - 02.2025

Nurse Aide Liaison

Nairobi Women's Hospital, Hurlingham
04.2018 - 07.2023

NAAC Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Osilla Institute For Healthcare

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