Compassionate and dedicated Patient Support Assistant with hands-on experience in long-term care and hospital settings since June 2024. Certified and trained in patient-centered care, infection control, and interprofessional collaboration. Committed to supporting patients with dignity, empathy, and respect, while ensuring a safe, clean, and comforting environment. Physically capable, BCLS certified, and adept at digital charting and medical terminology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Support Assistant
Carecor Health Services Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario
08.2024 - 05.2025
Participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing resident/client information to aid in the development of care plans.
Assisted the Registered Practical Nurse with resident/client admissions, transfers, and departures/deaths, including familiarization with staff, residents, surroundings, and personal care.
Prepared a listing of personal clothing and other belongings upon arrival.
Observed and reported on the resident's/client's emotional and physical condition.
Communicated the general progress of the resident/client, including sudden changes.
Assisted residents and clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.
Provided general care for bedridden residents and clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding.
Applied topical medications, such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
Assisted residents and clients in a daily exercise program and the use of rehabilitative equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
Assisted residents/clients with ambulation and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
Checked residents' or clients' diets for prescribed consistency, fed or assisted with adaptive eating devices, monitored and logged intake, and provided hygienic and mouth care after meals.
Prepared and delivered beverages and snacks to residents and clients.
Measured weight, recorded bowel, and bladder output.
Changed linen, made beds, and sorted and bagged soiled linen. Stocked linen cart with clean supplies daily.
Maintained the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area and the work unit, e.g., nursing station and rooms.
Promoted the emotional well-being of residents and clients through discussion, comforting, etc.
Collected and secured personal belongings (glasses, hearing aids, and dentures).
Reported resident/client participation and progress to the R.N. or Day Center Supervisor.
participated as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing resident/client information to aid in the development of care plans.
Assisted the Registered Practical Nurse with resident/client admissions, transfers, and departures/deaths, including familiarization with staff, residents, surroundings, and personal care.
Prepared a listing of personal clothing and other belongings upon arrival.
Observed and reported on the resident's/client's emotional and physical condition.
Communicated the general progress of the resident/client, including sudden changes.
Assisted residents and clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, etc.
Provided general care for bedridden residents and clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding.
Applied topical medications, such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
Assisted residents and clients in a daily exercise program and the use of rehabilitative equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
Assisted residents/clients with ambulation and transferring using applicable electric/hydraulic/manual equipment and lifting devices.
Checked residents' and clients' diets for prescribed consistency, fed or assisted with adaptive eating devices, monitored and logged intake, and provided hygienic and mouth care after meals.
Prepared and delivered beverages and snacks to residents and clients.
Measured weight, recorded bowel, and bladder output.
Changed linen, made beds, and sorted and bagged soiled linen.
Stocked linen cart with clean supplies daily.
Maintained the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area and the work unit, e.g., nursing station and rooms.
Promoted the emotional well-being of residents and clients through discussion, comforting, etc.
Collected and secured personal belongings (glasses, hearing aids, and dentures).
Reported resident/client participation and progress to the R.N. or Day Center Supervisor.
Patient Support Assistant (Co-op)
Woodgreen Community Services
Toronto, Ontario
06.2024 - 06.2024
Practiced a client-centered and culturally competent approach to ensuring high quality personal care for clients
Assisted clients with activities of daily living including feeding, transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care
Assisted clients with instrumental activities of daily living including light housekeeping duties, laundry, meal preparation, and bulk shopping
Performed non-controlled acts assigned by the Supervisor, which have been taught by a Regulated Health Professional (or Supervisor), and in accordance with the Unit’s policy
Performed controlled acts which have been delegated by a Regulated Health Professional, and in accordance with the Unit’s policy
Provided medication assistance or reminders in accordance with the Unit’s Medication Assistance Policy
Continuously observed clients and their environments, and reported and documented unsafe conditions and behavioural, physical, mental and/or cognitive changes to the Supervisor
Completed and maintained progress notes in client profile binder and the communication log
Communicated and collaborated with caregivers/stakeholders to determine preferred approaches to care
Responded professionally to responsive behaviours; if unable to deal with behaviours successfully, report to Supervisor and work with various professional and resource persons as required to support the client
Applied proper food handling practices in accordance with the Unit’s policy
Ensured there are sufficient program supplies, forms and equipment available; report to Supervisor when supplies are low
Ensured the anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program
Patient Support Assistant (Co-op)
Chester Village
Scarborough, ON
04.2024 - 06.2024
Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.