Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker with a proven track record in delivering patient-centered care in complex healthcare environments. Seeking to contribute my skills and experience to the Toronto Grace Health Centre’s at the Harbour Light location, where I can make a meaningful impact on patient well-being through collaborative and compassionate care.
Work History
Personal Support Worker
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto, ON
06.2024 - 06.2024
Responded professionally to responsive behaviors and reported to Supervisor and resource persons as required
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, personal hygiene, and continence care
Provided support to clients with disabilities, facilitating safe access to participation in community activities
Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing
ensured high quality personal care for clients via client-centered and culturally competent approach
Personal Support Worker
Chester Village (Dementia Care - Diamond Unit)
Toronto, ON
04.2024 - 06.2024
Ensured clearness, cleanness and readiness of food tray tables to receive trays and properly setting up patients for their meal time, assisting patients with the consumption of their meal as needed and loading food trays onto racks
Ensured a safe environment for clients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions such as broken equipment as well as any patient behavioral, physical or cognitive changes.
Reported safety concerns such as environmental hazards immediately to the Patient Care Manager, RNs, RPNs, Occupational Health Nurse or administrator on call, as applicable.
Performed activities or tasks delegated by RNs or RPNs in compliance with Regulated Health Professions Act under the ongoing supervision of RNs/RPNs
Assisted patients with Activities on the Daily living (i.e. assistance with meals, patients’ transfers and repositioning, including the use of mechanical lifts as per policy as well as oral hygiene & toileting).
Documented and maintained related patients’ records and progress notes as per facility policies.
Made beds and assisted Environmental Services staff with patient personal laundry.
Attended Transfer of Accountability meetings upon arrival to the assigned shift.
Performed other duties as required as assigned by the Patient Care Manager.
Attended daily Patient Safety Huddles and education sessions as applicable.
Removed Isolation and dirty Linen bags from patient rooms
