Kawaljot Kaur
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Kawaljot Kaur
Wyndham manor long term care home, Oakville, ON
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Registered Nurse
Kawaljot Kaur
Ludhiana, Punjab, India
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mata Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer College And Hospital
India11.2020
Registered Nurse Exam - Passed NCLEX And Became Registered Nurse of New York
Seneca
Post Graduation Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
King City, Ontario 09.2022 - 04.2023
Post Graduation Diploma - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College
King City, Ontario 05.2023 - Current
Skills
- Household Organization
- Client Relationship Management
- Clinical Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Problem-Solving
- Chronic Disease Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Client Transportation
- Mobility Assistance
- Time Management
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Post Graduation Diploma - Chronic Disease Management
Seneca College
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Kawaljot Kaur
10.2022 - 01.2023
Post Graduation Diploma - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca College
09.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse
Kawaljot Kaur
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mata Mohan Dai Oswal Cancer College And Hospital
Registered Nurse Exam - Passed NCLEX And Became Registered Nurse of New York
Seneca
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