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HADIJAH WANYANA

Cornwall

Summary


Professional with strong background in personal care and assistance, equipped to provide compassionate support to individuals in need. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams and adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring reliable and consistent care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and problem-solving, with focus on achieving positive outcomes for clients. Recognized for maintaining high standards and delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker student placement

Extendicare Bay ridges Pickering
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted residents with ADLs such as dressing, ambulation, and toileting
  • Encouraged participation in daily recreational activities and escorted residents to and from programs
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, including in palliative care situations
  • Documented care and participated in care planning discussions with nursing staff

Personal Support Worker ( Student Placement)

Scarborough Health Network
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Provided direct personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, and mobility assistance
  • Supported patients with feeding and hydration based on dietary needs
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered care
  • Followed hospital protocols for safety, documentation, and infection control
  • Documented behavioral incidents, patient movements, and relevant safety concerns
  • Used two-way audio communication to redirect patients engaging in at-risk behaviors
  • Escalated issues to the care team in accordance with hospital protocols
  • Participated in shift handover communication and ensured continuity of care
  • Delivered personal care services in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Care aid

Bakatayamba Home of Elderly Care Facility
01.2016 - 07.2019
  • Assisted residents in daily living activities
  • Recorded and reported observations of physical and mental changes in residents.
  • Contributed to maintaining a calm, respectful, and compassionate care environment.

Education

Personal Support Worker Certificate -

Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario
01.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Younan Bulamu Secondary School
01.2011

Skills

  • Strong ability to respond quickly to alarms, sensors, and potential safety concerns
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient interaction and documentation
  • Ability to multi-task in high-demand environments
  • Microsoft Word, Excel,
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Patient care
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Emotional resilience
  • Respect for privacy
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Compassion and empathy

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Personal Support Worker Certificate – centennial college, ON 2025
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – Heaven can wait, 2024
  • CPR and standard first aid, - Canadian Redcross, 2023
  • Naloxone Certification
  • Food handler certificate
  • WHMIS & Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Training
  • Vulnerable Sector Check – Clear
  • Integrated accessibility Standards Regulations
  • Toronto shelter Standard.
  • Dementia foundations Certificate.
  • N95 Mask fit –Centennial college.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker student placement

Extendicare Bay ridges Pickering
03.2025 - 04.2025

Personal Support Worker ( Student Placement)

Scarborough Health Network
01.2025 - 02.2025

Care aid

Bakatayamba Home of Elderly Care Facility
01.2016 - 07.2019

High School Diploma - undefined

Younan Bulamu Secondary School

Personal Support Worker Certificate -

Centennial College

Professional Conduct

  • Always present a professional image while representing the organization and engaging with clients and the community.
  • Follow confidentiality, ethical practices, and care standards in all client interactions.

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