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Letesha Bucknor

166 King Street West, Hamilton,ON

Summary

I am a PSW with more than 3 years of months experience assisting residents in a Long-term Care setting with daily living tasks whilst promoting their independence whenever possible. I am organized, motivated and skilled in providing compassionate care. I am confident that my learned skills and clinical experience would make a positive contribution to your health care team. I pray that I am afforded the opportunity to make this my new working home and grow within the organization.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Queens Garden LTC
10.2022 - Current
  • Provides compassionate care to residents assisting them with their activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, transfer, eating, personal hygiene, bed mobility and ambulation
  • Collaborates with other PSWs and healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for our residents
  • Implements interdisciplinary care plans in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and residents’ families
  • Engages with residents and families to provide emotional support and daily living satisfaction
  • Reports concerns to floor nurse to promote optimal care
  • Helps residents during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength
  • Liaised with the multidisciplinary team to review fall cases and help in their reduction
  • Helps in maintaining a clean and well-organized environment for residents' happiness and safety.
  • Improves residents' outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries
  • Creates safe and positive living situations for residents by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges
  • Aides with mobility and promotion of independence of residents and continually monitoring their safety
  • Encourage residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Works closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Follows safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

Personal Support Worker

Aberdeen Gardens Retirement Residence
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Advocated for client rights and autonomy while navigating the complexities of various healthcare systems settings.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma - PSW

Collège Essor
Montréal, QC
2020

Skills

  • Provides routine care, support and assistance to residents
  • Promptly report to the unit nurse changes in residents' health, physical or emotional wellbeing and/or safety
  • Reports to the unit nurse residents' needs or preferences that may impact the delivery of care and that may differ from the plan of care to ensure an updated plan of care
  • Provides safe mobility support to move residents around personal and public spaces
  • Involves residents in the planning, reviewing and delivery of their care
  • Collaborates with other team members to promote teamwork and fair distribution of work duties
  • Safeguards residents' safety and welfare by adhering to agreed on instructions in their care plan
  • Maintains confidentiality and privacy of residents

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Queens Garden LTC
10.2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Aberdeen Gardens Retirement Residence
03.2021 - 01.2022

Personal Support Worker Diploma - PSW

Collège Essor

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