A Dedicated personal support worker, seeking to leverage background and experience to secure a position within a respected organization that rewards hard work, talent and track record of success in providing high-level of care to residents. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, ambulation and feeding. Accomplished in providing companionship and engaging residents to maximize their quality of life.
· Carried out Service Plan as determined by Client and Supervisor.
· Assisted Clients with feeding, dressing, meal preparation, and medications reminders.
· Provided companionship services and emotional support to promote well-being.
· Reported information on Clients' health changes, potential hazards or risks in the Clients' home, and problem-solve with Supervisor, In-Home Services to monitor effectiveness of the Service Plan.
· Participated in regular supervisory meetings with the Supervisor.
· Documented all duties performed in a clear and concise manner.
· Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, skincare, light meal preparation, feeding etc) in personal residences or facilities.
· Continually assessed, anticipated, identified, and responded to new and changing needs of patients and communicated available Total Care resources to patients when appropriate.
· Maintained waste and linen removal
· Encouraged resident participation in activities and programs
· Assisted patients with activities of daily living including oral hygiene, grooming, bathing, toileting, feeding and lift transfer
· Maintained confidential case records of residents.
· Reported any concerns or changes in patient to charge nurse
· Restocked the unit with care supplies
· Cared for elderly patients within long term care, residents with dementia, challenging behavior, Alzheimer’s disease.
· Assisted residents with ambulation and transfer using wheelchair and manual lift.
· Developed positive, respectful working relationships with the patients.
· Provided daily living needs and maintained a safe environment with appropriate attention given to individual health, nutrition and hygiene.
· Assessed resident well-being, including vitals, weight and daily input/outputs; document and report changes in health status to supervising healthcare providers.
· Followed all health directives as assigned by health/medical professional and the client's supervisor.
· Observed and reported resident’s behavioral, emotional, and physical status to supervisor or health management team for any concern or observation.