Hiwot Gebreazgiabhair
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate and driven nursing student with practical knowledge gained through rigorous clinical practice and academic studies. Demonstrated ability in patient care, health assessment, and medication administration. Strong interpersonal skills showcased through providing empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Proven dedication to promoting patient safety and delivering high-quality healthcare.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
University Health Network
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with nurses to implement care plans for patients.
- Educated patients on health management and lifestyle choices.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and techniques.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- 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.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Nursing Student
Toronto Western Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plans.
- Engaged in continuing education and training opportunities offered by the hospital.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including wound care, medication administration, and other treatments.
- Responded to patient needs and special requests.
- Lifted, ambulated and fed patients to deliver optimal care services.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prepared medications for administration by reading physicians' orders accurately and following established procedures for administration of drugs safely.
- Maintained accurate documentation in electronic medical records system.
- Administered oral medications accurately according to physician's orders.
- Conducted basic physical exams such as measuring height, weight, BMI and recording results in patient charts.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments or interventions promptly.
Nursing Student
Baycrest Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation standards.
- Supported infection control protocols in clinical settings.
Personal Support Worker
Kensington Gardens Long-term home
Toronto, Ontario
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Collaborated with nurses to implement care plans for patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and techniques.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- 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.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Wollo University
Dessie,Amhara06-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Evergreen College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
George Brown College
TorontoSkills
- Patient care
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Health education
- Nutrition support
- Client advocacy
- Active listening
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation services
- Toileting assistance
- Health monitoring
- Dementia care
- Mental health support
Languages
English
Professional
Amharic
Professional
Tigrinya
Professional
Timeline
Nursing Student
Toronto Western Hospital
09.2025 - 12.2025
Nursing Student
Baycrest Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
Personal Support Worker
University Health Network
12.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Kensington Gardens Long-term home
05.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health Education
Wollo University
Some College (No Degree) - Personal Support Worker
Evergreen College
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
George Brown College