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Josselyn Ascani

Personal Support Working
Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience as a Personal Support Worker and Unregulated Care Provider, complemented by a diploma in Practical Nursing. Skilled in assisting individuals with cognitive challenges and physical disabilities to maintain independence and dignity. Proficient in geriatric care, providing companionship, and delivering tailored support to clients with diverse needs. Experienced in hospital and in-home settings, fostering trusting relationships and offering emotional and physical encouragement to enhance overall well-being.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • 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.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.

Personal Support Worker

Saint Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Performed resident hygiene, optimal functioning, well-being, feeding, elimination
  • Well knowledge Health Care Aide routines and practices in a long-term care setting
  • Knowledge of Infection control guidelines
  • Knowledge in mechanical lifts, whirlpool bath, transferring and positioning techniques for patients.
  • Palliative approaches
  • Supported older adults living with cognitive impairments and/or dementia, addressing responsive behaviors and ensuring safety.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bed bound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Personal Support Worker

Stirling Park Retirement Home
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.

Education

Practical Nursing

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
10-2024

Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
07-2020

Skills

  • Certified in CPR and First Aid

  • Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality standards

  • Highly organized with strong time management and workload prioritization skills

  • Experienced in transfer and positioning techniques for individuals requiring long-term care

  • Adheres to safety protocols to ensure a clean and secure environment

  • Observant in identifying and reporting changes in residents' physical and mental conditions or behavior

  • Proficient in following resident care plans and executing directed activities

  • Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills

  • Trained in Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)

  • Certified in CPR and First Aid

Interests

Garry J Armstrong

Perley Health Veterans

Queensway Carleton Hospital

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Aspira Bearbrook Retirement Living
09.2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Saint Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 01.2022

Personal Support Worker

Stirling Park Retirement Home
12.2019 - 02.2020

Practical Nursing

Algonquin College

Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College

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