JOY GACHIE
Personal Support Worker
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Observant Personal Support Worker with successful background delivering heartfelt care to all residents. Compassionate and service-oriented individual. Outstanding knowledge of First aid and CPR. Self motivated,flexible and adjusts to different situations while maintaining a high level of energy. Well organized, supportive personality and good relationship-building skills. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs and ADLs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built trust-based relationships with clients and delivered emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Provided emotional support to clients' families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Personal Support Worker
Chester Village
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, oral hygiene and dressing tasks.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipments appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained accurate records, recognizing and reporting abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Private Nanny
Tender Care Daycare
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Organized engaging activities that incorporated age-appropriate educational components for cognitive development.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
Education
Personal Support Worker
City Adult Learning Centre
Scarborough06-2023
High School Diploma -
Scarborough Centre For Alternative Studies
Scarborough11-2022
Skills
- Time management
- Patient ambulation and fall prevention
- Diet and nutrition
- Cognitive and critical thinking skills
- Physically strong
- Compassionate care
- Communication skills
- Behavior management
- Attentive to people
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- GPA Certification
- Food handler Certification
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Care Aid Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Carefirst Seniors & Community Services Association
08.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Chester Village
04.2023 - 06.2023
Private Nanny
Tender Care Daycare
04.2019 - 08.2019
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- GPA Certification
- Food handler Certification
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Care Aid Certification
Personal Support Worker
City Adult Learning Centre
High School Diploma -
Scarborough Centre For Alternative Studies
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