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Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
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KAITLIN S. DAWSON

Sudbury,Ontario

Summary

Experience includes: Customer Service/Food Industry, Management and Health Care Organized, with an exceptional ability to multi-task, prioritize and focus on details Strong problem-solving ability; independent, and requires minimal supervision Excellent time management skills; works well within time constraints Effective in a demanding, fast paced environments; works well under pressure Solid interpersonal skills with an ability to interact and maintain rapport with customers and fellow co-workers Class G Driver’s Licence with vehicle Smart Serve Certificate Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

PSW Private Home Care

Private Employers
04.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Housekeeping

Quality Inn
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Cleaning hotel rooms within timelines set out; includes laundry, vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, restocking supplies, changing bed linens, ensuring everything was in working order and reporting any issues to maintenance
  • Providing quality service, and ensuring customer’s needs were met.

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Responsible for organizing client schedule, driving to clients’ homes, responding to emails and telephone calls from patients and coworkers
  • Providing patients with appropriate care, meeting everyday needs, and following individualized care plans
  • Maintaining clear, accurate and up to date patient records via online records management system
  • Trained with wound care, body mechanics, transfers and lifts, and other specific needs that applied to patients.

Personal Support Worker

Retire-at-Home
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for providing exceptional care to clients and their families
  • Maintaining an organized schedule, transporting patients to and from appointments, maintaining communication and up to date records, report issues and any complications
  • Tasks include personal care, activities of daily living, meal preparation, personal exercises, household cleaning, transportation services and support to client and family.

Supervisor/ Bartender

Colt Food Services Limited
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • Overseeing staff on event nights; answering questions, directing staff
  • Event operations: setting up and dismantling the concession stands for events including OHL events, major concerts, and trade shows
  • Responsible for scheduling and organizing staff of approximately 20 people
  • Operating cash registers and balancing at the end of an event
  • Maintaining excellent customer/client relations
  • Responsibly serving alcohol to patrons, checking ID, maintaining a safe drinking environment, and dealing with any customer service issues involving alcohol.

Education

Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Nursing

Cambrian College
Greater Sudbury, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program -

Laurentian University
Sudbury, Ontario
12.2016

Pre-Health Sciences Certificate -

Georgian College
Barrie, Ontario
12.2013

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Innisdale Secondary School
Barrie, Ontario
12.2012

Skills

  • Compassionate Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Palliative Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Vital signs monitoring

References

Supplied upon request

Volunteer Experience

  • Pet Save Shelter
  • Up Here Festival

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

PSW Private Home Care

Private Employers
04.2022 - Current

Housekeeping

Quality Inn
01.2020 - 01.2021

Personal Support Worker

Bayshore Home Health
01.2016 - 01.2020

Personal Support Worker

Retire-at-Home
01.2015 - 01.2016

Supervisor/ Bartender

Colt Food Services Limited
01.2008 - 01.2015

Registered Practical Nurse - Oncology Nursing

Cambrian College

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program -

Laurentian University

Pre-Health Sciences Certificate -

Georgian College

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Innisdale Secondary School
KAITLIN S. DAWSON