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Lisa Clarke

60 Kimito Private, Ottawa,ON

Summary

Compassionate health care worker with several years of experience in personal care assistant and team leadership roles. Proficient in accurately documenting behaviors and health metrics. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation. Committed to providing quality patient care and establishing positive rapport with patients.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Support - Personal Support Worker

Carlingview Manor Long-term Care Home
Ottawa, Ontario
10.1995 - Current
  • Specialize in behavior due to dementia and other cognitive impairments.
  • Contributed to a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to optimize comprehensive care for patients managing mental health conditions.
  • Educate Personal Support Workers to administer care using techniques such as Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in dementia care.
  • Participate in ongoing training and team meetings.
  • Monitor changes in the residents' behavior or mental status, and report any concerns to the nursing staff.
  • Develop positive relationships with residents by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
  • Facilitate communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
  • Organize paperwork and medical records related to residents' treatments, and maintain accurate records.
  • Respond promptly to emergencies involving residents' safety or well-being.
  • Trained in mechanical lifting and positioning techniques for residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Utilize adaptive equipment, such as wheelchairs, walkers, or canes, as needed.
  • Ensure ongoing communication with registered staff to discuss patient's condition and tailored care plan.

Skills

  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Stress Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Incident Reporting
  • Behavioral Management
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Behavior Management
  • Adaptable under pressure
  • Care plan implementation

Certification

  • Certificate of Attendance | DementiaAbility Methods - The Montessori Way | February 13th and 14th, 2017
  • Certificate of Attendance | How to Deal with Difficult People - Executive Links | November 20th, 2017
  • Certificate of Attendance | Normal vs. Not Normal Aging - Conducted by Positive Approach | February 26th, 2018
  • Acknowledgement of Completion | Exellence in Resident-Centered Care Team Member Course - Conestoga and the Research Institute for Aging | March 2018
  • Certificate | | DementiaAbility Methods - The Montessori Way | March 11th and 12th, 2019
  • Certificate of Participation | Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care: Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours - Advanced Gerontological Education | December 15th, 2020
  • Certificate of Completion | De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations - The Crisis and Trauma Institute | July 18th, 2022

Timeline

Behavioral Support - Personal Support Worker

Carlingview Manor Long-term Care Home
10.1995 - Current
  • Certificate of Attendance | DementiaAbility Methods - The Montessori Way | February 13th and 14th, 2017
  • Certificate of Attendance | How to Deal with Difficult People - Executive Links | November 20th, 2017
  • Certificate of Attendance | Normal vs. Not Normal Aging - Conducted by Positive Approach | February 26th, 2018
  • Acknowledgement of Completion | Exellence in Resident-Centered Care Team Member Course - Conestoga and the Research Institute for Aging | March 2018
  • Certificate | | DementiaAbility Methods - The Montessori Way | March 11th and 12th, 2019
  • Certificate of Participation | Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care: Supporting Persons with Responsive Behaviours - Advanced Gerontological Education | December 15th, 2020
  • Certificate of Completion | De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations - The Crisis and Trauma Institute | July 18th, 2022

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