Joel Alex
49 Bunker Hill Dr, Hamilton
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Radiology Technologist Intern and Personal Support Worker (PSW) with a strong commitment to patient care. Hands-on experience in diagnostic imaging procedures, patient positioning, and radiation safety, ensuring accurate and high-quality imaging results. Proficient in assisting patients with mobility, personal care, and daily activities while maintaining dignity and respect. Skilled in client documentation, promptly reporting changes in patient conditions, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and compassionate support in both clinical and caregiving settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Arbour Creek Care Center
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Village
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Crew Member/Maintenance
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
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
Radiologic Technologist Intern
Vydehi Medical College
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Operated radiologic equipment to produce diagnostic images and films.
- Facilitated positive care experience for patients by establishing rapport and applying interpersonal skills to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation.
- Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
- Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
- Instructed patients on proper positioning for imaging.
- Prepared and positioned patients for imaging procedures.
- Aided in reducing repeat examinations due to image artifacts or poor positioning through thorough pre-imaging assessments.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
Vydehi Medical College
01.2021
Skills
- Good Communication
- Active listening
- Client Records Management
- First AID/CPR
- Empathy
- Problem-solving
- Able to work in team
- Time Management
- Radiologic imaging
- Patient positioning
- Radiation safety
- Health monitoring
- Clinical teamwork
- Record keeping
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- PACS system proficiency
Certification
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches
- Living the Dementia Journey
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- First AID
- Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Arbour Creek Care Center
05.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Village
02.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker Student
Carey House (Thrive Group)
03.2023 - 04.2023
Crew Member/Maintenance
McDonald's Restaurant
03.2022 - 02.2024
Radiologic Technologist Intern
Vydehi Medical College
12.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Imaging Technology
Vydehi Medical College
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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