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Katherine Woods

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Dundurn Care Center, skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate care. Proven ability to build trust-based relationships and adapt to client needs, enhancing their quality of life. Committed to promoting independence and well-being through effective communication and personalized support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Dundurn Care Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • 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.
  • Supported personal hygiene routines to promote health and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Adapted quickly to changing client conditions, providing timely support and assistance.

Personal Support Worker

Sisters of St. Joseph
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans for clients.
  • 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.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.

Personal Support Worker

The Wellington Nursing Home
09.2015 - 03.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Supported personal hygiene routines to promote health and well-being.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment for optimal client care.
  • Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Adapted quickly to changing client conditions, providing timely support and assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Education

High School Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Trios College
Hamilton, ON

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Social support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal preparation
  • Meal planning
  • Compassionate care
  • Relationship building
  • Recreational activities
  • Client relationship management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Daily living support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavior management
  • Mental health support
  • Disability support
  • Personal safety awareness
  • Client dressing
  • Toileting assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Elderly care
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • ADL assistance
  • Time management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Daily living assistance
  • PPE usage

Languages

English
Elementary

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Dundurn Care Center
10.2019 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Sisters of St. Joseph
06.2018 - 07.2020

Personal Support Worker

The Wellington Nursing Home
09.2015 - 03.2020

High School Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Trios College

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