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Kelly Phillips

Kelly Phillips

Kitchener,ON

Summary

Compassionate personal support worker assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centres. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Agent

Strategic Aviation
St. John's, NL
06.2014 - 07.2016
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently resolving inquiries and addressing concerns.
  • Maintained a high level of professionalism when interacting with customers, ensuring positive experiences.
  • Streamlined communication processes for improved information exchange between customers and team members.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving skills to quickly identify and address customer issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop innovative solutions for complex customer problems.

Personal Support Worker

Elmira District Community Living
Elmira, ON
11.2012 - 07.2014
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.

Personal Support Worker

Sherwood Park Manor
Brockville, ON
07.2008 - 08.2010

Assisted with all activities of daily living including bathing, toileting, dressing, mobility and feeding

  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Personal Support Worker

Leisureworld Caregiving Centre
Elmira, ON
02.2005 - 01.2008
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.

Education

Personal Support Worker - Health And Community Services

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON
01.2005

High School -

Thousand Islands Secondary School
Brockville, ON
06.2002

Skills

  • Outstanding Communication Skills
  • Problem Resolution
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Household Chores
  • Dietary Needs
  • Client Requirements
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Patient Care
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Meal Planning and Preparation

Languages

English
Elementary

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
Will Rodgers

Timeline

Customer Service Agent

Strategic Aviation
06.2014 - 07.2016

Personal Support Worker

Elmira District Community Living
11.2012 - 07.2014

Personal Support Worker

Sherwood Park Manor
07.2008 - 08.2010

Personal Support Worker

Leisureworld Caregiving Centre
02.2005 - 01.2008

Personal Support Worker - Health And Community Services

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

High School -

Thousand Islands Secondary School
Kelly Phillips