Gurmeet Kaur
Mississauga,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level PSW position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Personal Support Worker
Homewatch CareGivers
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Patient Care Aide
Burjeel Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized care services.
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient patient care operations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing their individual needs and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive environment.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information, contributing to effective communication among the care team.
- Promoted patient safety by monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting any concerns to the nursing staff.
- Contributed to enhanced teamwork within the healthcare setting by maintaining open lines of communication with fellow Patient Care Aides, nurses, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Consistently maintained a clean and hygienic environment for better infection control measures in the facility.
Registered Nurse
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Certification "First Aid And CPR"
Lifesaving Society
Brampton, ONSocial Service Worker(GERONTOLOGY)
St Clair College Acumen Mississauga Campus
Mississauga, ON05.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mata Sahib Kaur College Of Nursing
India10.2017
Diploma - General Nursing Midwifery
Mata Sahib Kaur College Of Nursing
Mohali01.2014
Skills
- Medication organization
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Meal Planning
- Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Recreational Activities
- Disability Support
- Elderly Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Livewell Pathway Healthcare Services
02.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
12.2022 - 04.2024
Personal Support Worker
Homewatch CareGivers
05.2021 - 09.2022
Patient Care Aide
Burjeel Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
Certification "First Aid And CPR"
Lifesaving Society
Social Service Worker(GERONTOLOGY)
St Clair College Acumen Mississauga Campus
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Mata Sahib Kaur College Of Nursing
Diploma - General Nursing Midwifery
Mata Sahib Kaur College Of Nursing
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