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Loretta McIlwaine

Alexandria,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Carefor Health & Community Services, providing exceptional personal support and care. Known for collaborative approach and reliable in adapting to changing needs. Adept in patient care and communication, embodying empathy and attentiveness.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Carefor Health & Community Services
Alexandria, ON
2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Monitored and documented client health progress, reporting changes to supervisor.

Personal Support Worker

The Canadian Red Cross
Cornwall, ON
2014 - 2022
  • Implemented effective communication techniques to support diverse client needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands,
  • Monitored and documented client health progress, reporting changes to supervisor.

Personal Support Worker

Glen Stor Dun Lodge
Cornwall, ON
2014 - 2016
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Education

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

St Matthew's Continuing Education
Cornwall, ON
01-2014

Skills

  • Mobility support
  • Compassionate care for dementia patients
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Palliative care
  • Healthcare documentation

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Carefor Health & Community Services
2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

The Canadian Red Cross
2014 - 2022

Personal Support Worker

Glen Stor Dun Lodge
2014 - 2016

Certificate - Personal Support Worker

St Matthew's Continuing Education
Loretta McIlwaine