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Kim (Kymberleah) Lennox-Farrugia

Personal Support Worker/End of-Life-Doula
Tri-City ,ON

Summary

Compassionate P.S.W possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in human behavior.

Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40-60 hours per week, weekends and evenings.

Skilled assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility.

Reliable, 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. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Skills

  • Advanced communication skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • First aid and safety
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • End of life Doula care
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Computer Skills
  • Emotional Support
  • Energy Healer
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Patient Care
  • Social support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative Care
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Compassionate communication
  • Care Plan Management
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Relationship Building
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Care plan assessment
  • Records Management
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Progress Documentation
  • Patient Companionship
  • Medical Records Management
  • Client Transportation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • CPR Certification
  • Emergency Response
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Ability to Lift
  • Bedside Care
  • Team Collaboration
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Clear Communication
  • Attentive to People
  • Caring Companionship

Work History

Personal Support Worker Student

Chatwell Queens Square Cambridge
Cambridge , Canada
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • 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.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Advocated for client rights while navigating various healthcare systems settings.

Personal Support Worker Student

AgeCare West Williams
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to appropriate medical staff.
  • Cared for Dementia Residents
  • Fully trained on Hoyer, sit and stand, ceiling lifts and
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

• Assisted on Hoyer, sit and stand, ceiling lifts.

  • Consistently maintained required documentation regarding client progress, incidents, or concerns for ongoing quality improvement efforts within organization.
  • Facilitated mobility for clients with physical limitations by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Consistently maintained required documentation regarding client progress, incidents, or concerns for ongoing quality improvement efforts within organization.
  • Supported continuous learning initiatives by attending professional development workshops and sharing best practices with colleagues.
  • Maintained client confidentiality at all times, respecting their right to privacy while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and ethical standards.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Consistently maintained required documentation regarding client progress, incidents, or concerns for ongoing quality improvement efforts within the organization.

Overview

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Personal Support Worker (7 months)

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2

End-of-Life-Doua

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Home Care Worker (7 years)

Certification

  • PSW - Personal Support Worker Certificate
  • CPR/BLS and Basic Life Support Certified
  • GPA Certified
  • Social Worker
  • Physiology
  • End-of-Life-Doula Certified

Education

Certificate - Social Worker

IAP College
Toronto, ON
08.2024

Certified - Personal Support Worker

TrIOS College
Kitchener, ON
05.2024

Certificate of Technical Studies - End-of-Life-Doula

IAP College
Toronto, ON
02.2023

Timeline

Personal Support Worker Student

Chatwell Queens Square Cambridge
05.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker Student

AgeCare West Williams
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • PSW - Personal Support Worker Certificate
  • CPR and Basic Life Support Certified
  • GPA Certified
  • Social Worker Course on Line
  • End-of-Life-Doula Certified

Certificate - Social Worker

IAP College

Certified - Personal Support Worker

TrIOS College

Certificate of Technical Studies - End-of-Life-Doula

IAP College

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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References

Andrea Fey

Teacher @ trIOS College LPN

andrea.feys@trios.com

519-829-9251 

Rosalyn McKay (Manager)

Charwell Queens Square 

226-533-9709 

Shelley Kutafinski (P.S.W Preceptor Kingsdale)

AgeCare West Williams (Kitchener)

519-501-0365  

Interests

I love people, especially seniors and children The experience and the innocent, how much I learn from the bother Life's about learning and passing the info and the love to others!!! My passion is the help people in life and to crossover!

I love gardening, music, I love to sing I love to make people smile

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkInternship

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company Retreats4-day work weekStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Affiliations

  • Multi-Vendor-Pop-Up-Sale
  • Citizens Climate International

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Software

Microsoft MS office, PowerPoint

Excel

Point of Care - POC

Point Click Care

Kim (Kymberleah) Lennox-Farrugia Personal Support Worker/End of-Life-Doula