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Faith Asiriuwa
Ontario ,ON
Summary
Developed skills in supportive environments, focusing on active listening and empathy. Excel in building rapport and trust, facilitating open and honest communication. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to make meaningful impact.
Personable and compassionate, bringing strong interpersonal skills and genuine passion for assisting others. Well-versed in basic healthcare practices and adept at providing daily living support and companionship. Dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals through attentive and empathetic care.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Parkland Retirement Home (part time)
Personal Support Worker
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Harm Reduction
Peer Support Worker
01.2025 - 04.2025
Job overview
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in mental health support services.
- Improved client well-being by sharing personal experiences, coping strategies, and resources in a relatable manner.
- Strengthened staff knowledge of peer support principles by conducting educational workshops and serving as a role model for colleagues.
- Built trusting relationships with family members of clients, offering guidance on how to best support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Provided crisis intervention support, helping clients navigate through challenging situations with appropriate resources and referrals.
- Encouraged client self-discovery through guided reflection exercises aimed at identifying strengths, values, and areas for growth.
- Contributed to program evaluations by gathering feedback from clients on their experiences with peer support services.
- Boosted client participation in recreational activities by organizing outings that catered to diverse interests and abilities.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by maintaining open communication channels and demonstrating genuine empathy.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Elevated the overall quality of peer support services by adhering to ethical guidelines, maintaining professional boundaries, and continuously seeking opportunities for personal growth.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
Harold&grace baker center longterm home
Personal Support Worker
01.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
Education
Freedom College of Business,healthcare &technologyToronto, ON
Graduate Certificate from Personal Support Worker
03.2025
Olabisis Onabanjo University Nigeria
Bachelor Of Applied Science from Microbiology
10.2016
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Palliative care
- Recreational activities
- Client relationship management
- Medication organization
- Mental health support
- Health monitoring
- Disability support
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
- PSW - Personal Support Worker
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Harm reduction training & peer program
Timeline
Peer Support Worker
Harm Reduction
01.2025 - 04.2025
Personal Support Worker
Parkland Retirement Home (part time)
12.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Harold&grace baker center longterm home
01.2024 - 01.2025
Freedom College of Business,healthcare &technology
Graduate Certificate from Personal Support Worker
Olabisis Onabanjo University
Bachelor Of Applied Science from Microbiology
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