Hi, I’m
Germaine Brooks
Personal Support Worker
Pickering,ON
Summary
Seeking employment as a Personal Support Worker Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Support Program
Social Service at Home
05.2018 - Current
Job overview
- One-on-one caring at home
- Provide emotional support to resident
- Promotion of independence within a controlled environment through guidance and support
- Assessing, planning, coordination, and supporting individuals with Development Disabilities and Mental Health Illness.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Bob Rumball Centre Of For The Deaf
Residential Counsellor
04.2010 - Current
Job overview
- To administer medications following precise documentation procedures
- To provide opportunities to increase skills in the areas of communication, daily living, behavior management and community awareness using a positive approach
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Provided crisis management and intervention during emergency situations.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Educated clients on managing mental health disorders and identifying signs and symptoms of relapse.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Provide ongoing support and crisis intervention when conflict arises using approved strategies
- Be familiar with all individuals program developed from the individual Support Plan and Assist as necessary
- Provide personal care consisting of; bathing, feeding, assisting with toileting, dressing, maintaining laundry, and assisting in walking/standing.
Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf
Long Term Care Facility
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Provided personal care and support to clients with elimination needs
- Assisted with personal hygiene as directed
- Diligently followed all work instructions and ensured timely execution of tasks
- Assisted with one-on-one or group care of patients.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
Extendicare
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
01.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Maintained positive working relationship with clients
- Assisting with transferring resident from one surface to another
- Observed and reports all behavioral changes, changes in ongoing conditions and any other information pertinent to the clients’ care.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
IntegraCare Education Centre, Toronto, ON
Certificate in Personal Support Worker
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Toronto, ON
Canada’s Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Bob Rumball Centre For The Deaf, Toronto, ON
Safe Management Training
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf, Toronto, ON
Food Handler Certificate
06.2023
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf, Toronto, ON
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
04.2022
Intervenor Service, Toronto, ON
Certificate in Intervenor from DeafBlind
02.2022
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf, Toronto, ON
Deaf interpreter Training
03.2019
Skills
- Technical expertise
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Strong work ethic
- Stress management
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient Care
- Multitasking capabilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
References Available
True
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Social Service at Home
Private Support Program
05.2018 - Current
Residential Counsellor
Bob Rumball Centre Of For The Deaf
04.2010 - Current
Long Term Care Facility
Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf
01.2009 - 01.2010
Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Extendicare
01.2009 - 01.2010
IntegraCare Education Centre
Certificate in Personal Support Worker
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Canada’s Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
Bob Rumball Centre For The Deaf
Safe Management Training
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf
Food Handler Certificate
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Intervenor Service
Certificate in Intervenor from DeafBlind
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence For The Deaf
Deaf interpreter Training
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