Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Languages
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Fowzia Sheikhadam

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Willowbend Retirement Nursing Home

Willowbend Retirement Nursing Home
03.2022 - Current
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
03.2009 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Skills

  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Meal Preparation
  • Dementia care
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • First aid knowledge
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • First Aid and Safety

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual

Certification


  • First aid and CPR
  • WHMIS
  • Fire and Safety
  • Health and Safety in 4 Steps

Additional Information

References Available Upon Request

Timeline

Willowbend Retirement Nursing Home

Willowbend Retirement Nursing Home
03.2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
03.2009 - Current
Fowzia Sheikhadam