Frida Mertola
484 Frankford Stirling Rd. - 29, Frankford, ON
Summary
Highly motivated and soon-to-graduate Personal Support Worker with a strong desire to secure a rewarding position in the field. Dedicated to providing empathetic and compassionate care, committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Seeking an opportunity to utilize comprehensive training and skills to contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals requiring assistance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Placement
Crown Ridge Place
02.2025 - Current
- Assisting with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing
- Helping residents transfer in and out of the bed, chair, and wheelchair using mechanical lifts
- Assisting with ambulation and walking
- Serving meals and feeding residents
- Emptying catheter bags
- Peri care
- Observing And reporting changes in residents physical condition
- Communicating relevant information to other healthcare team members
Nanny
Nanny
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Implemented and participated in activities like crafts, reading and outing
- Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
- Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for school pick-ups/drop-offs or appointments while prioritizing safety precautions during transit.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Nanny
Nanny
02.2009 - 10.2015
- Implemented and participated in activities like crafts, reading and outing
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Implemented creative learning strategies tailored to each child''s interests and abilities for enhanced cognitive growth.
- Assisted in the development of social skills by arranging playdates with peers in a supervised setting.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education
Trenton, ON06.2025
Certification - Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
Trenton, ON01.2025
Certification - Food Handler
Online
10.2024
Certification - WHMIS
Online
09.2024
Certification - First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Belleville, ON03.2024
Certification - Office Administration
Philippines
03.1993
Skills
- Assisting ADLs
- Mobility assistance
- Medication assistance
- Observing
- Reporting
- Documentation of Care
- Adaptable
- Motivated
- Reliable
- Organizational skills
- Self-directed
- Trustworthy
- Teamwork
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Good communication
Timeline
Field Placement
Crown Ridge Place
02.2025 - Current
Nanny
Nanny
08.2017 - 06.2023
Nanny
Nanny
02.2009 - 10.2015
Certification - Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA)
Certification - Food Handler
Online
Certification - WHMIS
Online
Certification - First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Certification - Office Administration
Philippines
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Loyola School of Adult and Continuing Education
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