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Jean Grimsley

Owen Sound

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience , skilled in dementia care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and meticulous documentation.

Experienced with cash register and handling money transactions. Great interpersonal skills and communicating with others.

Fast learner who follows directions easily.

Work History

PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
  • Supported healthcare team by documenting patient observations and communicating changes in condition.
  • Provided companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while managing client care tasks effectively.
  • Learned and utilized personal care techniques to meet individual client needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of living spaces, ensuring hygienic environments for clients.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in personal support services.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

PSW

Participation Lodge
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

PSW

Community Living Owen Sound
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Cashier/stocker

The Party Store
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations to boost sales.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions while ensuring adherence to company policies.
  • Monitored inventory levels at the register to facilitate timely restocking efforts.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Cashier/gas Pump

Gas and Convenience Store


  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
  • Managed gas pumps, cash, served ice cream and made sandwiches.

PSW

Community Living Wiarton
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance overall well-being.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to promote mental health stability.
  • Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care provided for compliance and continuity of care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.

Education

PSW

Fanshawe College
London

High School Diploma -

Wiarton District High School
Wiarton, ON
06.1980

Skills

  • Dementia care
  • Emotional support
  • Palliative care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Medication organization
  • Documentation

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

PSW

ParaMed Home Health Care

PSW

Participation Lodge

PSW

Community Living Owen Sound

Cashier/stocker

The Party Store

Cashier/gas Pump

Gas and Convenience Store

PSW

Community Living Wiarton

PSW

Fanshawe College

High School Diploma -

Wiarton District High School

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