Compassionate and reliable DSP with extensive experience at Community Living for South Simcoe, excelling in patient advocacy and personal hygiene assistance. Proven ability to foster trust through excellent communication and active listening, while implementing effective meal planning and preparation to enhance client well-being. Committed to maintaining patient confidentiality and safety compliance.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Community Living for South Simcoe
10.2006 - Current
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Worked in a day program setting, planning and caring out activities that the individuals enjoyed out in th ecommunity.
Education
Certificate of Apprenticeship For DSP - Developmental Services Worker Apprenticeship
Loyalist College
Belleville, ON
02-2025
Skills
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to detail
Reliability
Excellent communication
Certified in CPR/AED
Patient confidentiality
Organizational skills
Active listening
Safety compliance
Meal planning and preparation
Cooking meals
Personal hygiene assistance
Housekeeping
Documentation and recordkeeping
Feeding assistance
First aid training
Patient advocacy
Medication Administration
NVCI
Languages
English
Timeline
DSP
Community Living for South Simcoe
10.2006 - Current
Certificate of Apprenticeship For DSP - Developmental Services Worker Apprenticeship
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL at COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATION FOR SOUTH SIMCOE (CLASS)DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL at COMMUNITY LIVING ASSOCIATION FOR SOUTH SIMCOE (CLASS)
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