Kaitlyn Clarke-Robinson
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing health care team. Flexible availability including weekends. evenings. nights.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Parent
Family & Children Services Niagara
10.2020 - 11.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple schedules for children with medical complexities.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in foster care provision and trauma-informed parenting techniques.
- Enhanced children's well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment.
- Coordinated with doctors, therapists, educators, and other professionals to ensure all aspects of each child's needs were met.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
Private Respite Worker
Family & Children Services Niagara
07.2010 - 10.2020
- Improved children's well-being by providing consistent and compassionate care
- Developed strong rapport with medically complex children and family members, fostering trust and open communication.
- Prepared special diet nutrition, cleaned house, laundered clothing
- Supported children in maintaining independence by encouraging self-care practices within their physical and mental abilities.
- Planned engaging activities that promoted mental stimulation and physical activity for children.
- Assisted children in completing daily activities such as grooming, bathing, feeding, and medication administration through GJ tubes.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards to protect the privacy of children and their families.
- Transported children to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Personal Support Worker
West Park Healthcare Centre
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness (bathing, grooming, dressing).
- Maintained accurate records of resident care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Worked in a fast paced environment, communicating effectively with the health care team.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
Welland, ON08.2011
High School Diploma -
Heart Lake Secondary School
Brampton, ON06.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Foster Parent
Family & Children Services Niagara
10.2020 - 11.2023
Personal Support Worker
West Park Healthcare Centre
09.2018 - 03.2020
Private Respite Worker
Family & Children Services Niagara
07.2010 - 10.2020
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
High School Diploma -
Heart Lake Secondary School
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