Ericha Schiketantz
Kitchener,Ontario
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach to a cultivating, trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Personal Support Worker
Access Personal Support
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
Personal Support Worker
Barnswallow Place Care Community
02.2023 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Freeport Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Personal Support Worker
Trinity Village Care Centre
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Personal Caregiver
Private Household
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Westmount Longterm Care Residence
02.2013 - 05.2015
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Education
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
St. Louis Adult Learning And Continuing Education Centre
Kitchener, ON11.2022
Associate of Science - Working With Dementia Clients
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON11.2022
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12.2017
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
Kitchener, ON09.2013
Skills
- Nursing Assistance
- BCLS
- Patient Care
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and be flexible
- Empathy and compassion
- Attention to detail
- Proficient computer experience
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments
- Time management, able to attend work on regular basis when required
- Communication and Problem solving
Certification
- First Aid BSL Provider
- WHMIS
- Falls Prevention Course
- The fundamental's of hospice palliative care
- Food handler training
- Facilitating effective eating in Dysphagia
- GPA- Gentle persuasive Approach
- Fundamentals to palliative care
- IPAC-Core; Chain of transmission and risk assessment, Control of the environment, Health care provider controls, Occupational health and safety, Personal risk assessment in acute setting, Additional precautions, Personal risk assessment in community setting and in Home care setting
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
08.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Access Personal Support
06.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Barnswallow Place Care Community
02.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Trinity Village Care Centre
09.2022 - 11.2022
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Freeport Hospital
04.2019 - 04.2023
Personal Caregiver
Private Household
01.2019 - 06.2020
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Westmount Longterm Care Residence
02.2013 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
St. Louis Adult Learning And Continuing Education Centre
Associate of Science - Working With Dementia Clients
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Associate of Science - Pre-Health Sciences
George Brown College
Associate of Science - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
- First Aid BSL Provider
- WHMIS
- Falls Prevention Course
- The fundamental's of hospice palliative care
- Food handler training
- Facilitating effective eating in Dysphagia
- GPA- Gentle persuasive Approach
- Fundamentals to palliative care
- IPAC-Core; Chain of transmission and risk assessment, Control of the environment, Health care provider controls, Occupational health and safety, Personal risk assessment in acute setting, Additional precautions, Personal risk assessment in community setting and in Home care setting
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