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.