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Karen Rea

Kirkfield,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with a strong work ethic and proven ability to enhance patient comfort. Skilled in time management and effective communication, implementing care plans and supporting mobility needs, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all residents

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Bon Air Long Term Care
10.2017 - 11.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake
  • Regularly assessed patient health status and reported changes to medical staff for timely intervention.
  • Implemented care plans under supervision, enhancing consistency in service delivery.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns.
  • Communicated with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for residents
  • Participated in training sessions to improve skills and knowledge of personal support practices.
  • Conducted training sessions for new support workers to ensure proper care techniques.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments

Personal Support Worker

Fenelon Court Long Term Care
10.2013 - 01.2016
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Used adaptive equipment to assist clients with mobility-related tasks and exercises.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes
  • Ensured accurate poc documentation to maintain quality of care.

Education

GED -

Lindsay Adult And Alternate Education Centre
Lindsay, ON

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Compassionate care
  • Empathetic care
  • Time management
  • Multitasking skills
  • Dependable attitude
  • Reliable punctuality
  • Adaptability skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Team communication
  • Compassionate approach
  • Strong work ethic

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Bon Air Long Term Care
10.2017 - 11.2024

Personal Support Worker

Fenelon Court Long Term Care
10.2013 - 01.2016

GED -

Lindsay Adult And Alternate Education Centre
Karen Rea