Joy A. Onovwakpor
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Peak Home Healthcare
Oakville
10.2023 - Current
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Social Work Intern
The Queensway & Community Services
Toronto
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Observed client interactions in order to evaluate progress toward goals set forth in treatment plans.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices through education about nutrition, physical activity.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as therapists and medical personnel to coordinate services for clients.
Social Worker Volunteer
WoodGreen Community Services
Toronto
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Jodal Health Care
Toronto, ON09-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Community Services
George Brown College
Toronto, ONSkills
- Household organization
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Disability Support
- Toileting assistance
- Client Relationship Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Recreational Activities
- Compassionate Care
- Meal Preparation
- ADL Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- First aid and safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER -03/2023
- FIRST AID/CPR -08/2023
- NVCI / CPI- 09/2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Work Intern
The Queensway & Community Services
01.2024 - 02.2024
Social Worker Volunteer
WoodGreen Community Services
11.2023 - 12.2023
Personal Support Worker
Peak Home Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Occupational Health And Safety
Jodal Health Care
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Community Services
George Brown College
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