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Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Languages
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JAMILA IDRIS HARUNA

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER
Peterborough,ON
JAMILA IDRIS HARUNA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with over three years of hands-on experience providing high-quality care in a residential setting. Seeking to bring my skills in patient care, communication, and American Sign Language to a position where I can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. Personal Care: Extensive experience in providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs. Communication: Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), with strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Patient Support: Ability to manage multiple tasks while providing a high level of care and attention to detail. Team Collaboration: Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

Anawim Home Gwagwalada

Personal Support Worker
01.2019 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Provided personal care and assistance to residents, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
  • Assisted residents with mobility and transportation, ensuring safety and comfort
  • Supported residents in daily activities, fostering independence while ensuring their needs were met
  • Administered medication under the supervision of healthcare professionals
  • Maintained accurate records of care provided and reported any changes in residents' conditions
  • Facilitated communication with residents using American Sign Language, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity
  • Collaborated with other care team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Sittingbourne, Kent

Support Worker, Insight Specialist and Behavioral service

Job overview

  • Planned, prepared and served meals ten clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community
  • Certifications and Licenses PSW (November 2023) Homecare (November 2023) CPR, aed and First Aid Training (September 2024)

Education

Al-Hikmah University

B.A. from History & International Relations
June 2018

University Overview

Second Class Upper

TRENT UNIVERSITY

M.A from History
Current

Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Research
  • Program development
  • Team Player
  • Scheduling understanding

Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programs

Languages

American Sign Language
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Anawim Home Gwagwalada
01.2019 - 01.2021

Support Worker, Insight Specialist and Behavioral service

Al-Hikmah University

B.A. from History & International Relations

TRENT UNIVERSITY

M.A from History
JAMILA IDRIS HARUNAPERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER