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certificates
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Kathleen Pechie

Renfrew,Ontario

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

DJ MacDonald
09.2023 - Current
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.

Personal Support Worker

Janine Wall
03.2018 - 08.2023
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Personal Support Worker

Cornwall Community Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2013
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Education

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College
Pembroke ON
09.1998

No Degree - Health Care Aide

Algonquin College
Pembroke, ON
02.1995

Skills

  • Behavior redirection
  • Active Listening
  • Physical therapy administration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Strong Ethics
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Reliability
  • Self Motivation
  • Bedside Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Professionalism
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Schedule Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Elderly Care
  • PPE Usage
  • Effective Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Education
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Supportive Personality
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail

Languages

English
Full Professional

certificates

I have training in palliative care and Alzheimer care. I have assisted doctors in the emergency as well  I have worked in the psychiatric floor as well as rehabilitaion. I have transported my clients to and from appointments. I have worked in dialysis, operating room and floor. I am very versatile in many areas.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

DJ MacDonald
09.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Janine Wall
03.2018 - 08.2023

Personal Support Worker

Cornwall Community Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2013

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

Algonquin College

No Degree - Health Care Aide

Algonquin College

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