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Jaclyn Durling

Innisfil,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience in caring for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Demonstrates strong listening skills and empathy, complemented by practical expertise in personal hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life through tailored care plans and the establishment of meaningful relationships.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

PSW

Linda Grills
Stirling, Ontario
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided personal care assistance and support to client, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Cultivated companionship through meaningful dialogue about recent happenings and historical anecdotes
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physician following all safety guidelines.
  • Maintained warm and loving atmosphere for clients through baking and cherished activities

PSW

Crown Ridge Retirement Residence
Trenton , ON
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Recorded detailed notes on patient's condition in accordance with agency policy.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Documented comprehensive records of services rendered for clients.
  • Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.

PSW

Red Cross
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Provided emotional support to clients while encouraging independence.
  • Respected privacy of all patients at all times while providing quality care services.
  • Facilitated personal care assistance and support for clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client by performing light housekeeping duties.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians and social workers to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Education

High School Diploma -

Loyola
Trenton, ON
02-2008

PSW -

Loyola
Trenton, ON
02-2008

CPR And First Aid -

Loyola
Trenton, ON
09-2007

WHMIS -

Loyola
Trenton, ON
09-2007

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Client documentation
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Companionship building
  • Meal preparation
  • Environmental wellness
  • Cognitive engagement
  • Emotional support
  • Family dynamics
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Compassionate care
  • Palliative care
  • Dementia care
  • Strong ethics
  • Medication coordination
  • Physical therapy support
  • Behavior redirection
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

PSW

Linda Grills
01.2011 - 01.2012

PSW

Crown Ridge Retirement Residence
01.2010 - 01.2012

PSW

Red Cross
01.2008 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Loyola

PSW -

Loyola

CPR And First Aid -

Loyola

WHMIS -

Loyola

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