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Jessie Dickert

Wingham

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with experience at Community Living, excelling in compassionate care and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through meal preparation and emotional support. Recognized for strong ethics and teamwork, ensuring a respectful and nurturing environment for all clients. Committed to delivering high-quality service and support.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSW

Community Living
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
  • Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights into clients'' psychosocial needs and suggesting appropriate support strategies.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Recreation Student

Braemar Nursing Home
02.2019 - 09.2021

Organized interactive sessions for elderly.

Assisted in meal preparation.

Assisted in distributing snacks and beverages.

Cashier

Salvation Army Thrift Store
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.

Education

Personal Support Worker - Healthcare

Fanshawe College
Clinton, ON
11.2023

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Emotional support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Nutrition support
  • Toileting support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Mobility assistance
  • Time management
  • Strong ethics
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Documentation
  • Flexible schedule
  • Heavy lifting
  • Verbal and written communication

Languages

English
Elementary

Certification

PSW Certificate

High school Diploma

Timeline

PSW

Community Living
10.2022 - Current

Recreation Student

Braemar Nursing Home
02.2019 - 09.2021

Cashier

Salvation Army Thrift Store
03.2016 - 02.2019

Personal Support Worker - Healthcare

Fanshawe College
Jessie Dickert