Ines Dombassi
Barrie
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience in providing emotional and physical support to clients in home care settings. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to manage stressful situations effectively. Previously contributed to improving quality of life for individuals by creating comfortable environments, promoting independence, and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Pharma medica research inc
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Assisted in processing laboratory samples and maintaining accurate records.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests while adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with research staff to ensure timely completion of testing procedures.
- Prepared specimens for analysis using established procedures and techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of laboratory equipment and workspaces.
- Assisted with quality control activities in the lab.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical laboratory practices.
- Used appropriate collection and processing procedures to avoid inadequate specimens and promote reliability of blood products.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Followed key principles of asepsis to protect medical equipment from contamination during blood work.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Utilized automated equipment and instruments, including spectrophotometers and centrifuges, to analyze samples.
Personal Support Worker
VHA home Health care
12.2005 - 11.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health by recording vital signs and reporting changes.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Documented client progress and concerns in care logs accurately.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Arts And Science
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
ScarboroughSome College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Assistant\technician
Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology
Skills
- Laboratory procedures
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Effective communication
- Specimen collection
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking
- Goal setting
- Patient records documentation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written communication
- Infection control
Timeline
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Pharma medica research inc
01.2020 - 11.2023
Personal Support Worker
VHA home Health care
12.2005 - 11.2020
Some College (No Degree) - General Arts And Science
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Assistant\technician
Oxford College of Arts, Business And Technology