Kim McIntyre
Renfrew,ON
Summary
Certified in Health and Safety with Ontario Health and Safety Act.
Up to Date First Aid and CPR
Foot Care Canada Course Completed 2024
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker UCP
Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Home
05.2009 - 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Renfrew Collegiate Institute
Renfrew, ON06.1985
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Personal Support Worker UCP
Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Home
05.2009 - Current
High School Diploma -
Renfrew Collegiate Institute