Compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker (PSW) with hands-on caregiving experience supporting patients and residents in hospital and long-term care settings. Highly skilled in assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), dementia care, safe patient transfers, infection prevention and control, and person-centred care. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, dignified, and high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Parklane Terrace (Dementia Unit)
Paris, ON
03.2025 - Current
Provide comprehensive personal care including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing.
Assist residents with mobility and transfers using mechanical lifts and proper body mechanics.
Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Support feeding, hydration, and comfort while respecting patient dignity.
Maintain a clean and safe care environment in compliance with IPAC standards.
Collaborate with nurses and interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
Personal Support Worker (Clinical Placement)
Caressant Care
Courtland, ON
02.2025 - 04.2025
Assisted residents with ADLs, repositioning, and mobility support.
Provided emotional support and companionship to promote patient well-being.
Maintained cleanliness of resident rooms and equipment.
Reported health and behavioural observations to supervising staff.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Conestoga College
Ontario
01.2025
Certificate - Human Resources & Management
Conestoga College
Ontario
01.2024
Skills
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Hospital & Long-Term Care Support, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care, Safe Transfers (Hoyer, Sit-to-Stand), Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC), Medication Assistance (PSW Scope), Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Observation & Documentation, Feeding Assistance, Mobility & Repositioning, Compassionate Patient Care, Team Collaboration
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED | GPA | Medication Administration for PSWs | Fire Safety | AODA | WHMIS & OHSA | Safe Check Advanced Food Safety, Gentle Persuasive Approaches – GPA (2025), Medication Administration for PSWs (2025)