Kehinde Kasim
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Continuing Care Assistant with over two years of experience in delivering client-centered care and fostering empathetic communication. Expertise in enhancing residents' quality of life through tailored support and meticulous documentation. Strong commitment to promoting independence and safety while nurturing emotional well-being in diverse care environments. Proven track record of building trusting relationships with clients, ensuring needs are met with dignity and respect.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Placement
Arborstone (Shannex)
- Assisted residents with ADLs while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Provided dementia care using person-centered approaches.
- Supported safe transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation and confidentiality.
- Collaborated with RN, LPN, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Followed Shannex policies, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
Sitter
Coast Staffing, Recruitment and Hr
Halifax, NS
10.2025 - Current
- Promoted social activities and emotional support to combat feelings of isolation.
- Monitored senior health and behavior changes while maintaining a safe home environment.
- Supported grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility assistance.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, bed-making, and dishes.
- Created nutritious meal plans according to specific dietary restrictions.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and errands like grocery shopping.
- Issued non-medical reminders for medication compliance.
Care Giver and Support Worker
Source Momentum
Brampton
01.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted elderly clients with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and daily living activities.
- Promoted clients' independence while addressing physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Ensured health, safety, and welfare compliance according to care plans and relevant regulations.
- Documented daily care activities, incidents, and medications accurately.
- Followed provincial occupational health and safety standards diligently.
Home Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
Mississauga, ON
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Administered one-on-one elder care, including personal care assistance and meal preparation.
- Fostered clients' autonomy by supporting their physical, social, and emotional needs.
- Aligned care practices with specific plans to uphold health, safety, and comfort.
- Documented daily records accurately and adhered to incident reporting protocols.
- Observed occupational health standards alongside organizational directives.
- Managed light housekeeping duties and facilitated participation in daily activities.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant Diploma -
Oxford International Career Colleges
Halifax, NS02-2026
Skills
- Client-Centered Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility & Transfer Techniques
- Infection Prevention & PPE Use
- Senior Care and Nursing home Experience
- Palliative & End-of-Life Support
- Empathetic Communication
- Mental Health & Dementia Support
- Nutrition & Meal Prep
- Home & Community Care
- Time Management
- Documentation & Reporting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Ability to follow instructions
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Safe Handling & Mobility Certificate.
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Legislation Certificate.
- Safety Accountability Certificate.
- Primary, Alternate, Contingency, & Emergency (PACE) Certificate.
- Donning & Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment Certificate.
- Food Handling Certificate.
- Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED Certificate.
Timeline
Sitter
Coast Staffing, Recruitment and Hr
10.2025 - Current
Care Giver and Support Worker
Source Momentum
01.2024 - 09.2025
Home Support Worker
Bayshore Healthcare
03.2023 - 11.2023
Placement
Arborstone (Shannex)
Continuing Care Assistant Diploma -
Oxford International Career Colleges