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Karri Skinner

Belle River,Ontario

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience at Banwell Gardens, specializing in dementia care and emotional support. Successfully enhanced residents' quality of life through individualized restorative programs and effective communication with the care team. Committed to maintaining a safe environment while promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Banwell Gardens
Windsor, ONj
  • , hands-on care to residents, assisting with bathing, dressing, mobility, and daily living activities.
  • Monitored residents’ physical and emotional well-being and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Supported residents with safe transfers using mechanical lifts and proper body-mechanics techniques.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment and followed all infection-control procedures.
  • Offered companionship, reassurance, and person-centered care to enhance residents’ quality of life.
  • Assisted residents with individualized restorative programs focusing on mobility, strengthening, range of motion, and independence.
  • Documented progress accurately and communicated updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in movement and therapy exercises to maintain functional abilities.
  • Followed care plans and collaborated with physiotherapy and nursing staff to ensure consistent restorative approaches

Education

Healthcare Aid Certificate

Saint Clair College
Windsor, ON

Skills

  • IMobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Social support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative care
  • Recreational activities
  • Rehabilitation assistance
  • Fall prevention

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Banwell Gardens

Healthcare Aid Certificate

Saint Clair College
Karri Skinner