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Kayla Wandless

58 Harmony Way, Thorold,Ontario

Summary

Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Extendicare
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Used [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.

Personal Support Worker

RoseHill Lane
02.2019 - 08.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Cleaned house, managed laundry
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Used [Software] to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.

Personal Support Worker

Royal Henley Retirement Residence
06.2013 - 02.2019
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Deli/Cashier

Big Red Markets
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, and locate items.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Denis Morris Catholic High School
St. Catharines, ON

Personal Support Worker Diploma -

Niagara School of Health Care
St. Catharines, ON
2013

Skills

  • Medication Reminders
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Client Requirements
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Mobility Support
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Bathing
  • Personal Care Support
  • Household Chores
  • Independent Living
  • Sterilization Practices
  • Status Updates
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Extendicare
02.2019 - 01.2020

Personal Support Worker

RoseHill Lane
02.2019 - 08.2019

Personal Support Worker

Royal Henley Retirement Residence
06.2013 - 02.2019

Deli/Cashier

Big Red Markets
03.2011 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Denis Morris Catholic High School

Personal Support Worker Diploma -

Niagara School of Health Care

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