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Work History
Education
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Lisa-Ann McLaughlin

Summary

Strong leader. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment. Providing excellent resident focused care. Strong listening and problem-solving skills. Compassionate PSW inspired to work in palliative care starting in 2021 when MHH opened. Showing a caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Excellent team player and works well independently. Reliable and committed to Mariposa House Hospice's vision, mission and values.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

The Hitch House
03.2023 - Current

Greet incoming visitors and customers professionally. Provide friendly, knowledgeable assistance. Confirm appointments, communicate with clients, and update client records. Keep reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression. Answer a central phone system and promptly direct incoming calls to correct offices. Correspond with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail. Respond to inquiries from callers seeking information. Resolve customer problems and complaints. Handle cash transactions and maintain sales and payments records accurately. Manage multiple tasks and meet time-sensitive deadlines. Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company. Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.

Personal Support Worker

Mariposa House Hospice
02.2021 - Current

Provide end of life care to residents in a peaceful, safe, homelike setting within scope of practice in collaboration with registered nursing staff. Provide holistic supports to residents and their families. Assist with all activities of daily living. Document & follow care plans for each resident. Position patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment. Recognize and understand specific stages of the dying process, while providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times. Compassionate, great attention to detail, strong team player & reliable. Committed to continuous development of knowledge and skills to ensure professional and personal growth.

Farm Hand

Medical Saints
06.2022 - 06.2023

Assist with daily farm operations including the planting, cultivating, and processing of our crops. Follow company policy and procedures. Excellent communication skills. Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working condition. Operate various equipment. Monitor plants, from seedlings to mature specimens, keeping soils and planting beds healthy and conducive for growth. Inspected crops for signs of pests and disease to implement necessary control measures. Administered pest or weed control initiatives. Supervised work activities of farm laborers and provided instruction and guidance. Strong team player, reliable & always willing to learn new skills.

Cash Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2020 - 01.2021

Excellent customer service skills. Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions. Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers. Managed all the cashiers. Daily safe count, prepared deposits, coin orders & lottery. Consistently work with large amounts of cash. Ensure staff follow guidelines, policies and procedures. Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance. Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost morale.

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma - Health Care

Barrie Learning Centre
Barrie, ON
05.2015

High School Diploma -

KLCVI
Kirkland Lake, ON
06.1995

Skills

  • Palliative Care Experience
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Flexible, Reliable & Strong Commitment to Personal Wellbeing
  • Passionate About Resident Focused Care
  • Strong Organizational & Prioritizing Skills
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Privacy and Confidentiality

Accomplishments

    FIRST AID & CPR Level C

    FUNDAMENTALS OF HOSPICE

    WHMIS

    PSW CERTIFICATE

    ME & YOU FIRST

    FOOD SAFETY

    SENSITIVITY TRAINING

    HEALTH & SAFETY CERTIFICATE

    SUICIDE INTERVENTION COURSE

    SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS TRAINING

    SHARPS TRAINING



Additional Information

Additional Employment History 2003-2018


Key Assests - Child & Youth Worker

Canex Liquor Store - Sales Associate

The Family Centre - Child & Youth worker

The Perfect Clean - Owner Operator

Northland's Casino - Cashier, Slot Attendant, Supervisor

Old Navy - Sales Associate

Sobeys - Customer Service Supervisor




Timeline

Receptionist

The Hitch House
03.2023 - Current

Farm Hand

Medical Saints
06.2022 - 06.2023

Personal Support Worker

Mariposa House Hospice
02.2021 - Current

Cash Manager

Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2020 - 01.2021

Personal Support Worker Diploma - Health Care

Barrie Learning Centre

High School Diploma -

KLCVI
Lisa-Ann McLaughlin