Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Receptionist
Julie Raftery

Julie Raftery

Summary

Empathetic Personal Support Worker with a sensitive and compassionate approach adept at cultivating trust, with a stimulating and altruistic approach for patients. Provides enhanced care to help complete daily living tasks that strengthen quality of life. Experience in Long Term care, Retirement facilities, and in-home settings. Providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
2023.05 - 2024.05

Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.

Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.

Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.

Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.

Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.

Unregulated Care Provider

Seasons Retirement Communities
2021.05 - 2023.05

Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Ensured accurate medication administration for improved patient outcomes.

Supported nutritional needs of patients by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and assisting with feeding when needed for optimal health maintenance.

Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively while consistently meeting deadlines for assigned tasks.

Efficiently managed time and resources for effective task completion, ensuring all aspects of patient care were attended to in a timely manner.

Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to nursing staff for timely intervention.

Maintained detailed documentation of patient care activities for accurate recordkeeping and seamless continuity of care.

Facilitated safe transfers and mobility assistance for patients with limited physical abilities, reducing risk of injury or falls.

Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and open communication.

Maintained open lines of communication with supervising nurses to provide seamless care for patients in a team-based environment.

Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.

Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Assisted patients with self-administered medications.

Homemaker

Raftery Family
2016.04 - 2021.05

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Excellent communication skills.

Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Improved environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.

Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.

Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.

Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.

Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.

Supported child development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.

Education

PSW - Personal Support Worker

Trios College
Hamilton, ON
01.2025

Skills

Compassionate Care

Dementia Care

Adaptable to change

Behavior redirection

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Professional boundaries

First aid and safety

Behavioral support

Strong Ethics

Client Documentation

Toileting support/ Catheter Bag Care

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

Personal Support Worker Certification- Trios College


Red Cross First Aid/ CPR Certification

Timeline

Home Support Worker

ParaMed Home Health Care
2023.05 - 2024.05

Unregulated Care Provider

Seasons Retirement Communities
2021.05 - 2023.05

Homemaker

Raftery Family
2016.04 - 2021.05

PSW - Personal Support Worker

Trios College

Personal Support Worker Certification- Trios College


Red Cross First Aid/ CPR Certification

Julie Raftery