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Kenda MacLellan

Bass River,NS

Summary

Experienced Support Worker with strong ability to engage and motivate residents. Skilled in providing compassionate care, prioritizing daily tasks, and taking initiative to ensure residents' wellbeing. Reliable, adaptable and capable of responding to changing needs with professionalism, collaboration and empathy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Medication Assistant

Shannex
06.2021 - Current
  • Demonstrate empathy for residents while managing medications for 40-60 individuals in a fast-paced environment.
  • Provide valuable input on residents' health status to Nurse Managers
  • Lead team members in a calm and efficient manner during emergency situations

Private Caregiver

Dementia Care and Companionship (self-employed)
04.2020 - Current
  • Create individualized activities for clients living with Alzheimers or other dementias.
  • Provide emotional support and education to clients' caregivers and family.
  • Access community resources that promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

Client Services Assistant

Shannex
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Established rapport with residents to ensure personalized care.
  • Assisted 20+ residents daily with personal care and performed essential housekeeping tasks.
  • Answered call bells, prioritized needs and redirected residents when appropriate.

Personal Support Worker

Shannex- Care at Home
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living to promote independence and safety
  • Supported clients in recreation and leisure activities.
  • Assisted clients with eating and mobility aids.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Community Services

Nova Scotia Community College, Leeds St. Campus
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Engage residents who are displaying responsive behaviours in meaningful interaction
  • Assist residents and families with technology, such as Zoom calls
  • Comfortable preparing and serving healthy food in group settings
  • Plan and assist with recreation programming
  • Promote and enforce employer screening protocols for staff, residents and visitors

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Gentle Persuasive Approach Certified Coach 2022- present


First Aid/CPR - updated Spring 2024


Food Handling for Volunteer Organizations 2024



Formerly trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, U-First and Mental Health First Aid.

Timeline

Client Medication Assistant

Shannex
06.2021 - Current

Private Caregiver

Dementia Care and Companionship (self-employed)
04.2020 - Current

Client Services Assistant

Shannex
06.2019 - 06.2021

Personal Support Worker

Shannex- Care at Home
02.2018 - 06.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Community Services

Nova Scotia Community College, Leeds St. Campus

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