Kim Desjarlais
Battleford,SK
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
AHS - Self Managed Care
St. Paul, AB
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Personal Support Worker working with elderly clients:
- Assisted elderly clients with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Supported safe mobility by helping with transfers and walking aids
- Prepared nutritious meals and assisted with feeding to meet dietary and health requirements
- Maintained clean, safe, and comfortable living environments through light housekeeping and laundry
- Monitored and reported changes in physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions to appropriate care teams
- Provided medication reminders and supported health routines as directed by healthcare professionals
- Offered emotional support and companionship to promote mental well-being and reduce isolation
- Encouraged participation in daily activities and social engagement to support quality of life
- Documented care provided and communicated effectively with nurses and families
- Followed individualized care plans and safety protocols to ensure consistent, high-quality care
Child and Youth Worker
Eagle Whistle Children's Center
Saddle Lake, AB
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Give children and youth guidance and support in a non threatening, respectful and culturally appropriate environment.
Early Childhood Educator
Vermilion Play Development
Two Hills, AB
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping.
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Cashier/Customer Service
Foisy Store
St. Paul, AB
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Working with the public.
- Using POS machines regularly.
- Stocking and rotating stock.
- General cleaning and upkeep of the inside of the store.
- Excellent communication skills; written, telephone and spoken.
- ProServe training to sell liquor safely.
Housekeeping
Hampton Inn
St. Paul, AB
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Maintain a level of cleanliness for clients that was second to none! Dealing with the public and staff members.
Beekeeper Assistant
Nor-Bee’s Honey
Mallaig, AB
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisting with bee hives, building new hives, transferring queens, bee yard maintenance.
Beekeeper Assistant
Real Honey
St. Lina, AB
04.2013 - 10.2016
- Helping take care of bee colonies, replacing queen bees, moving bee hives, collecting and packing honey and wax.
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Ellaurie
St. Paul, AB
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Answering phone calls
- Greeting patients
- Managing patient intake
- Booking appointments
- Filing medical records
- Sending and receiving emails and fax
- Being mindful of confidentiality
Personal Support Worker
Private home
St. Paul, AB
04.2009 - 10.2011
- Personal support for a client that had Multiple Sclerosis. Bathing, oral care, personal grooming, cooking, housekeeping, and catheter care.
Personal Support Worker
Private group-home
Ashmont, AB
04.2007 - 10.2008
- Working creatively and appropriately with individuals in the home.
- Supporting and encouraging individuals to develop and maintain relationships.
- Assist with daily living skills, personal care medication management.
- Maintain appropriate record keeping and confidentiality.
- Taking care of a medically fragile child including trachea care.
Education
Certificate -
Portage College
St. Paul, ABDiploma (Honours) - Veterinary Medical Assistant
Reeves College
Edmonton, AB, CADiploma (Honours) - Addictions and Community Health
Sundance College
Calgary, AB, CASkills
Patience and flexibility
Time management skills
Strong communication skills
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
AHS - Self Managed Care
10.2024 - 01.2025
Child and Youth Worker
Eagle Whistle Children's Center
01.2024 - 12.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Vermilion Play Development
03.2023 - 09.2023
Cashier/Customer Service
Foisy Store
06.2021 - 03.2023
Housekeeping
Hampton Inn
10.2018 - 04.2021
Beekeeper Assistant
Nor-Bee’s Honey
04.2018 - 09.2018
Beekeeper Assistant
Real Honey
04.2013 - 10.2016
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Ellaurie
01.2012 - 12.2013
Personal Support Worker
Private home
04.2009 - 10.2011
Personal Support Worker
Private group-home
04.2007 - 10.2008
Certificate -
Portage College
Diploma (Honours) - Veterinary Medical Assistant
Reeves College
Diploma (Honours) - Addictions and Community Health
Sundance College