Isata Sesay
Certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) through the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), with experience in both home care and long-term care. Currently working as a Personal Support Worker with Advanta Health Care Services and completed a clinical placement at Amica Erin Mills Retirement Residence. Skilled in providing compassionate, person-centred care, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility support, dementia care, infection prevention and control, meal preparation, companionship, and documenting changes in clients' conditions. CPR and First Aid certified with a Vulnerable Sector Check, TB Test, and Hepatitis B immunization. Dedicated to promoting clients' dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.
Work History
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
1 Month- Provide compassionate, person-centred care to clients in their homes.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding and hydration as needed.
- Perform light housekeeping and home support duties.
- Provide companionship and emotional support while promoting client independence and dignity.
- Observe and report changes in clients' physical and emotional conditions to the care coordinator.
- Follow individualized care plans while maintaining infection prevention and control, client safety, and confidentiality.
- Assist clients with medication reminders in accordance with the care plan.
- Promoted resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Personal Support Worker (Student Placement)
2 Months- Completed a clinical placement at Amica Erin Mills Retirement Residence.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Supported residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted with meal service, feeding support, and hydration monitoring.
- Observed and reported changes in residents' physical and emotional conditions.
- Maintained infection prevention and control practices.
- Followed resident care plans and facility policies.
- Collaborated with nurses, PSWs, and other healthcare professionals.
Education
College Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Skills
Languages
Certification
PSW Certificate