Joel Alex
97 Dowswell Dr, Scarborough,Canada M1B 1H5
Summary
Experienced healthcare worker with a radiography degree and a Certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) accreditation, giving a unique blend of radiographic competence and patient care skills. With a solid foundation in radiology and prior experience in several modalities within an acute care hospital setting, I have the technical skills to efficiently assist medical imaging procedures. Furthermore, my knowledge in radiology contrast medium and safety management assures the greatest levels of patient care and safety. As a PSW, I am committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. I excel in communication, teamwork, and ensuring patient safety, all while keeping patient information confidential. I am enthusiastic to use my wide skill set to improve patient care in a collaborative healthcare setting, offering safe care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker Student
Carey House (Thrive Group)
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Observed and documented clients' physical and emotional well-being
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
Personal Support Worker Student
Shalom Village
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in facilities
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
Radiologic Technologist Intern
Vydehi Medical College
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Supported radiologists with performing high-quality interventional procedures.
- Applied contrast media and monitored patient reactions to contrast agents.
- Collaborated with wider healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Performed radiographic imaging procedures according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Sanitized scanning machines after each patient to prevent spread of germs and illnesses.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
Vydehi Medical College
Bangalore, India01.2021
Skills
- Good Communication
- Active listening
- Client Records Management
- First AID/CPR
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
- Able to work in team
- Patience
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient Management
- Emergency Response
- PACS
- Patient Shielding Techniques
- Quality Control
- Strong Work Ethic
- Care Plan Assessment
- Patience
- Bathing and Dressing
- Meal Assistance
Certification
Standard first aid and CPR certificate
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Student
Carey House (Thrive Group)
03.2023 - 04.2023
Personal Support Worker Student
Shalom Village
10.2022 - 12.2022
Radiologic Technologist Intern
Vydehi Medical College
12.2019 - 01.2021
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
Vydehi Medical College
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