Keziah Waithaka
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Extendicare, adept in providing emotional support and mobility assistance. Excelled in fostering patient independence, enhancing wellness, and maintaining confidentiality. Proven track record in improving patient care and fostering strong relationships with residents, demonstrating exceptional palliative care skills and a compassionate approach.
Reliable Support Worker enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
Resident Care Partner
Amica, Stoney Creek
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated effectively with co-workers on shift rotations while maintaining professional composure under high-stress scenarios.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to maintain current knowledge of best practices in residential care provision.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new residents to determine appropriate level of care and support required.
- Managed timely completion of routine tasks such as laundry, housekeeping, and personal hygiene assistance for all assigned residents.
- Fostered strong relationships with residents and families, promoting open communication and trust.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing necessary support to ensure resident safety and wellbeing.
- Ensured prompt reporting of any observed changes in resident behavior or condition directly to supervisory staff.
Education
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute For Health Personnel
Hamilton02-2024
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Social support
- Patient care
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Personal Support Worker(NACC Certificate)
- Dimentia Certificate
- GPA
- First Aid and CPR
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
03.2024 - Current
Resident Care Partner
Amica, Stoney Creek
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Personal Support Worker(NACC Certificate)
- Dimentia Certificate
- GPA
- First Aid and CPR
No Degree - Personal Support Worker
Hamilton Institute For Health Personnel
Similar Profiles
Iqra KhanIqra Khan
Complex Continuing Care Nurse at ExtendicareComplex Continuing Care Nurse at Extendicare
Brooke ArnoldBrooke Arnold
Registered Practical Nurse at ExtendicareRegistered Practical Nurse at Extendicare
Trisha LaymanTrisha Layman
Personal Support Worker at ExtendicarePersonal Support Worker at Extendicare