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Joy Fajana

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Personal Support Worker with a strong background in community support, retirement living, and long-term care. Skilled in personal care, ADLs, mobility assistance, companionship, and promoting client dignity, safety, and independence. Certified PSW with current CPR/First Aid, valid G2 driver’s licence, and access to a vehicle.

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Behome Nursing
Hamilton , Ontario
06.2025 - Current
  • Administered medications according to physician's orders and monitored responses to treatment regimens.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene activities, including bathing and grooming, to promote dignity and comfort.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with patients through empathy and respect.

Maintained availability of supplies to support seamless patient care.

Personal Support Worker

Amica senior lifestyle
Hamilton , ON
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility support while promoting dignity and independence.
  • Facilitated Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility support, promoting dignity and independence for residents.
  • Supported residents during mealtimes by serving meals and encouraging adequate nutrition and hydration.
  • Monitored and documented physical, emotional, and cognitive changes in residents and reported observations to nursing staff to support individualized care planning.
  • Applied gentle, respectful redirection techniques to manage responsive behaviors associated with dementia and ensured a safe, calm environment.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning using proper body mechanics and mobility aids (e.g., walkers, wheelchairs, and mechanical lifts).
  • Coordinated with nurses, caregivers, and team members to deliver compassionate, high-quality care aligned with Amica’s standards.
  • Organized recreational activities and therapeutic programs to enhance social engagement and provide mental stimulation for residents.
  • Followed infection prevention and control protocols and maintained confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Private Nanny

Dima Monique
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated developmentally appropriate language skills through engaging conversations and interactive activities.
  • Created nutritious meals tailored to specific dietary needs of children.
  • Coordinated diverse activities to promote children's physical, mental, and emotional development.

Health Care Aide

St Theresa villa.
Lethbridge, Alberta
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported implementation of individualized care plans under direction of registered nurse or physician, enhancing patient care continuity.
  • Supported patients in achieving independence through tailored assistance while providing support when needed.
  • Aided patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating, fostering dignity and self-sufficiency.

Community Disability Support Worker

Edenbridge family services
Lethbridge, Alberta
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
  • Administered medication according to doctor's orders and monitored side effects.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.

Education

Personal Support Worker - PSW

Mississauga Career College
Mississauga, ON

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Lagos State University
Nigeria

Global Excellence College. Nigeria
Nigeria

Skills

  • Medication assistance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Care plan implementation
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Client relationship management
  • Activity planning
  • Nutritional support
  • Infection control procedures
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Emotional support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Palliative care
  • Personal safety awareness
  • Social support
  • Meal preparation
  • Dementia care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Daily living support
  • Fall prevention

Certification

  • PSW Certification
  • Gentle persuasive approach (GPA)
  • CPR/AED/Standard First Aide
  • Mask Fitting.
  • G2 license.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Behome Nursing
06.2025 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Amica senior lifestyle
03.2025 - 04.2025

Private Nanny

Dima Monique
10.2024 - 12.2024

Health Care Aide

St Theresa villa.
01.2024 - 04.2024

Community Disability Support Worker

Edenbridge family services
05.2023 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker - PSW

Mississauga Career College

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration

Lagos State University

Global Excellence College. Nigeria
Joy Fajana