Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Receptionist

GLADYS MAE YUZON RUTLAND

3827 Queen Street East, Sault Ste Marie

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at Superior Staff It, excelling in emotional support and medication organization. Adept at enhancing clients' quality of life through effective daily living support and maintaining confidentiality. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal communication and commitment to compassionate care, ensuring clients' well-being and dignity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Superior Staff It
12.2024 - Current
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.

ASSEMBLER

Pa - Co Lighting Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
  • Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
  • Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
  • Carried out preventative maintenance, keeping tools and machinery functional.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe working environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to promptly complete tasks and maintain consistent workflows.
  • Coordinated with other departments to complete projects within deadline.
  • Verified part numbers and placed parts in appropriate shipping containers.
  • Completed tasks on time to meet quality and safety standards.
  • Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
  • Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
  • Inspected completed products to encourage quality and adherence to company standards.
  • Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
  • Participated in projects requiring assembly of large and small components.
  • Use Pallet trucks to transport parts to different stages.
  • Assembly of metal parts lighting.
  • Wiring and drilling.

Warehouse Worker

MIPTEC
10.2022 - 10.2022

Warehouse worker or order picker of miptec and moose knuckles

  • picking and filling orders from stocks
  • loading and unloading products
  • checking inventory of materials shipped or received
  • packing products, shipping and labelling

Call Center Agent

NCO, SUTHERLAND, ALORICA.
05.2005 - 10.2022

Call Centre Agent-

  • both inbound and outbound calls and duties
  • answering customer inquiries in regards to their orders and technical assistance
  • de-escalating upset customers
  • taking orders, processing payments, updating customer's information

Health Care Aide

Private Employer/ Agency
12.2018 - 09.2022
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Reminding the patient take their medication on time.
  • Providing patients comfort and meals according to dietary requirements.


Server and Food Preparation And Cashier

AGAWA TOUR TRAIN AND MILL MARKET
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
  • Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Presented menus to patrons promptly after seating and answered questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.

Food Preparation Worker

Tim Hortons
12.2016 - 10.2017
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple meal preparations simultaneously and complete job duties on time.
  • Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
  • Monitored and maintained required food temperatures for safety.
  • Maintained organization in kitchen to keep track of multiple tasks and prepare meals correctly.
  • Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
  • Supported kitchen team by being responsive and pitching in to complete tasks.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - PSW OR CAREGIVER

PTC PROGRESSIVE TRAINING COLLEGE
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
01-2018

Associate of Arts - EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH

FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY
DUMAGUETE, PHILIPPINES
06-2003

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Household organization
  • Social support
  • Medication organization
  • Client dressing
  • Toileting assistance
  • Behavior management
  • Emotional support
  • Meal planning
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Palliative care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Daily living support
  • Compassionate care
  • Dementia care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Recreational activities
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Fall prevention
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved with adl's through effectively helping with resident's everyday needs.
  • Documented and resolved clients needs and complaints which led to meeting their needs and de escalation of complaints and resolvig issues troubleshoot the problem.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Superior Staff It
12.2024 - Current

Warehouse Worker

MIPTEC
10.2022 - 10.2022

ASSEMBLER

Pa - Co Lighting Inc.
06.2021 - 02.2023

Health Care Aide

Private Employer/ Agency
12.2018 - 09.2022

Server and Food Preparation And Cashier

AGAWA TOUR TRAIN AND MILL MARKET
09.2017 - 03.2018

Food Preparation Worker

Tim Hortons
12.2016 - 10.2017

Call Center Agent

NCO, SUTHERLAND, ALORICA.
05.2005 - 10.2022

Associate of Applied Science - PSW OR CAREGIVER

PTC PROGRESSIVE TRAINING COLLEGE

Associate of Arts - EDUCATION MAJOR IN ENGLISH

FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY
GLADYS MAE YUZON RUTLAND