Kishani Patel
Hamilton,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with hands-on clinical placement experience in long-term care and over eight months of volunteer experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant. Diploma in Health, Wellness and Fitness with strong knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility assistance, rehabilitation support, infection prevention and control, and person-centred care. Seeking a Personal Support Worker position in a reputable healthcare organization where I can apply my knowledge, clinical skills, and compassion to provide safe, high-quality care while promoting clients' dignity, comfort, and independence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker Student
Northridge Long Term Care Extendicare
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Facilitated residents' completion of activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and oral care under guidance of PSW preceptor.
- Supported residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, ambulation, and fall prevention while promoting safety, comfort, and independence.
- Assisted in implementing individualized care plans and promptly reported changes in residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions to the PSW preceptor and nursing team.
- Executed infection prevention and control (IPAC) protocols, ensuring adherence to proper hand hygiene standards, effective PPE application, and thorough environmental cleanliness.
- Delivered compassionate, person-centred care while collaborating with the PSW preceptor, RNs, RPNs, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Physiotherapy Assistant – Volunteer
We Care Rehab Clinic
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted licensed physiotherapists in delivering individualized rehabilitation programs.
- Guided patients through prescribed therapeutic exercises while ensuring patient safety and proper technique.
- Supported patients with mobility training, transfers, positioning, and functional rehabilitation activities.
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities including IFC, TENS, therapeutic ultrasound, and hot/cold therapy.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated observations to the supervising physiotherapist.
- Maintained treatment equipment and ensured compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols.
Customer Service & Cashier
Hamilton Health Sciences
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using POS systems.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing product information and resolving issues.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas to enhance customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels at checkout and communicated restocking needs promptly.
- Implemented strategies to improve checkout speed, reducing wait times for customers.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
Education
Diploma - Health, Wellness and Fitness
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ON04-2025
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Epic College of Technology
Mississauga, ON04-2025
Skills
- Ability to work with modern healthcare technologies in fast-paced and high-pressure environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient-centred care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Fast Learner and Highly reliable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADLs) and individualized care plans
- Safe resident mobility, transfers, and fall prevention
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
- Resident safety and confidentiality (PHIPA)
- Rehabilitation support and therapeutic exercise assistance
- Proficient in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
Certification
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Immunizations (Up to date)
- Mask Fit Test
- First Aid CPR/AED
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- 2-step TB test
- Safety in the workplace
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Student
Northridge Long Term Care Extendicare
05.2026 - 07.2026
Physiotherapy Assistant – Volunteer
We Care Rehab Clinic
09.2024 - 04.2025
Customer Service & Cashier
Hamilton Health Sciences
06.2024 - 09.2024
Diploma - Health, Wellness and Fitness
Mohawk College
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Epic College of Technology