Gurleen Kaur
Brantford,ON
Summary
Developed essential caregiving and support skills in a healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, enhancing well-being and leveraging transferrable skills to transition into a new field, bringing a strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Staff Relief Health Care Services
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Support Worker
Lifeguard Homecare
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Personal Support Worker (Co-op Placement)
Participation House Brantford
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Personal Support Worker (Co-op Placement)
Nurses Next Door
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Education
Senior Studies in Physics, Chemistry And Biology
Convent School
IndiaHuman Services Foundation
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08-2023
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON12-2022
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision making and time management skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Works in a team as well as an individual
- Ability to follow instructions and deliver quality care
- Good command over written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Staff Relief Health Care Services
08.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Lifeguard Homecare
01.2023 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker (Co-op Placement)
Participation House Brantford
09.2022 - 12.2022
Personal Support Worker (Co-op Placement)
Nurses Next Door
06.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Studies in Physics, Chemistry And Biology
Convent School
Human Services Foundation
Conestoga College
Personal Support Worker
Conestoga College
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