Karleen Mecteau
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Experienced Kindergarten teacher that provides support and consideration for each child’s needs. Personal Support worker with strong roles to treat residents respectfully and support their activities of daily living. Proficient in medical assistance with comprehensive knowledge of abuse and neglect guidelines. Skilled in household management, nutrition and hydration, with valid witness, first aid and cpr certification. Team Player capable of working independently in multicultural and diverse environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW
Spectrum Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
- Provided personalized care and assistance to support daily living activities for individuals with diverse needs.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient health and safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Foodbank Coordinator
Feed Scarborough
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance food security and engagement.
- Managed volunteer schedules and assignments to optimize resource allocation.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations for collaborative initiatives.
- Oversaw logistics for food distribution events, ensuring timely delivery and efficiency.
- Coordinated volunteer activities, ensuring efficient use of resources and participant engagement.
- Developed training materials for new volunteers, enhancing onboarding process efficiency.
- Led community outreach initiatives, increasing awareness and participation in local programs.
ELT/ECA- Early Development Program Work Placement
YMCA- Bayview and Sheppard
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Assist teachers to take children to washrooms, prepare tables, perform cleanup and sanitization regularly.
- Supervise children during physical activity keeping in mind their safety.
- Provide support and consideration for each child's needs.
- Plan children's trips and activities including singing songs, reading stories, creating art projects.
- Assist kitchen staff with meals.
- Interact physically and mentally with children to maintain a good relationship with them.
- Maintain confidentiality among staff and children's parents.
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Ascot Primary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Created lesson plans and assisted students in preparing for standard testing and collaborated with staff to create curriculum materials and assessments.
- Assigned and corrected homework, managed students in the classroom and maintained accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
- Corresponded regularly with students, parents and administration to facilitate better student performance and achieve learning goals.
- Provided after school tutoring to prepare struggling students for testing.
Education
Diploma - Social Worker
Computek College
Toronto, ON M1K 5G8, Canada08-2026
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Revera Retirement Home
Toronto01.2022
Personal Support Worker
Anderson College of Health, Business And Technology
YONGE, Toronto01.2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Electives, indoor Development and outdoor Development
MotherCraft College
Toronto01.2020
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Exceptional communicator
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical mindset
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schedule coordination
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Event planning
- Project assistance
- Schedule management
- Event coordination
- Team oversight
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- 4 years as a PSW Spectrum Healthcare, Demonstrates and organizes clients' care According to their needs.
- PSW/Personal Support Worker Certificate
- Health and safety Awareness WHMIS Certificate
- CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
- Early Development Certificate
- Service Excellent Certificate
- Social Worker
Timeline
Foodbank Coordinator
Feed Scarborough
08.2025 - Current
PSW
Spectrum Healthcare
08.2021 - Current
ELT/ECA- Early Development Program Work Placement
YMCA- Bayview and Sheppard
02.2020 - 05.2022
MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Ascot Primary School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Diploma - Social Worker
Computek College
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Revera Retirement Home
Personal Support Worker
Anderson College of Health, Business And Technology
Post-Graduate Certificate - Electives, indoor Development and outdoor Development
MotherCraft College