Florence Ogunbiyi
Chicago,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with a proven track record of providing exceptional care at Villa Colombo, skilled in dementia care and emotional support. Leveraged expertise in mobility assistance and patient care to enhance clients' quality of life. Achieved notable improvements in patients' wellbeing through compassionate service and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Frontline Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Villa Colombo
11.2020 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Personal Support Worker
Tamec Health Care Services
03.2023 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker
Lux Staffing
08.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
02.2022 - 10.2023
Personal Support Worker
Blessed Heart Health Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Seneca Polytechnic
Kings ONDiploma - Project Management
Academy of Learning
Toronto, ON04.2024
Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Oxford College
04.2023
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Adult Learning
04.2018
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Social support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification.
1. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
2. CPR CERTIFICATION
3. CPI CERTIFICATION
4. AODA CERTIFICATE
5. SAFE MANAGEMENT
6. N95 Certificate
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Lux Staffing
08.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
Frontline Health Care Services
03.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Tamec Health Care Services
03.2023 - 08.2024
Personal Support Worker
Blessed Heart Health Care
07.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
02.2022 - 10.2023
Personal Support Worker
Villa Colombo
11.2020 - 06.2022
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Seneca Polytechnic
Diploma - Project Management
Academy of Learning
Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Assistant
Oxford College
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Adult Learning
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