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Jennifer Saunders

Port Elgin

Summary

Support Worker focused on improving individuals lives through high-quality support. Proficient in life, financial and social skills. Helping supported individuals to integrate into the community and live their best lives. Inspires to help others. Caring and empathetic person with eight years of experience providing personal care and supports for Seniors and Adults with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities. Organized and dependable person and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Community Living
10.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced the quality of care for individuals by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Collaborated with management, family and house team to develop and implement individualized care plan for supported individual
  • Established trusting relationships with supported individual and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
  • Facilitated community integration by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining supported persons safety.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
  • Adapts quickly to changing work environments while maintaining professionalism under pressure.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Assists clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.

Community Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Personal Support Worker

St Peters Long Term Care
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Community Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Community Personal Support Worker

St Josephs Homecare
07.2015 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.

Mental Health Volunteer

St Josephs Hospital West 5th Campus
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing empathetic support and active listening during individuals Electroconvulsive Therapy.
  • Assisted nursing staff with set up of monitors and lines on the patient. Sterilization of electrical lines between patients treatments.
  • Helping elderly patients with undressing and putting on gowns.
  • Assisting nursing staff where needed.

Education

Math, English, Typing,Science, History

Woodhatch Secodary School
England

Personal Support Worker

Edge Academy
Burlington, ON
06.2015

Administration Computer Courses

Southdown College
England
09.1998

Skills

  • First aid and CPR
  • Confidentiality and privacy
  • Professional boundaries
  • Community integration
  • Empathy and understanding
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Good understanding of dual diagnosis

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Support Worker

Community Living
10.2021 - Current

Community Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
01.2020 - 05.2021

Personal Support Worker

St Peters Long Term Care
03.2018 - 08.2019

Community Personal Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
09.2016 - 03.2018

Community Personal Support Worker

St Josephs Homecare
07.2015 - 09.2016

Mental Health Volunteer

St Josephs Hospital West 5th Campus
01.2015 - 06.2015

Math, English, Typing,Science, History

Woodhatch Secodary School

Personal Support Worker

Edge Academy

Administration Computer Courses

Southdown College

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