Kelly Cairns
Colborne,On
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
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Golden Plough Lodge
2007.11 - Current
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2008.04 - 2010.09
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Personal Sup[ort Worker
Fairview Lodge Nursing Home
2000.07 - 2006.09
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON04.2024
Personal Support Worker
Toronto School of Business
Oshawa06.2000
Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Learning Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Epic Systems
- Universal Precautions
- Personal Care Needs
- Active Listening
- Infection Control Policies
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
Member of CUPE for 20+ years
Professional bagpipe player
Member of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario for 30+ years
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
2008.04 - 2010.09
Personal Support Worker
Golden Plough Lodge
2007.11 - Current
Personal Sup[ort Worker
Fairview Lodge Nursing Home
2000.07 - 2006.09
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Fleming College
Personal Support Worker
Toronto School of Business
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