Jennifer Bennett
Bowmanville,ON
Summary
Dynamic Personal Support Worker with proven expertise in elderly care and dementia support, honed across roles at ParaMed Home Health Care and other leading agencies. Excelled in providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance, significantly enhancing client well-being. Skilled in housekeeping and nutrition, adept at fostering independence in clients through compassionate care and effective time management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
Strathaven
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- 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.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
11.2011 - 06.2015
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Education
PSW Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
Scarborough, ON 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove Adult Learning Center
Bowmanville, ON06.1999
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal Preparation
- Nutrition Support
- Elderly Care
- First aid and safety
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Strathaven
05.2018 - 12.2019
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
06.2015 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Home Care
11.2011 - 06.2015
PSW Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
High School Diploma -
Maple Grove Adult Learning Center
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