Jennifer Turner
Chatham,ON
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid history of delivering 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
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Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Municipality Of Chatham-Kent (Riverview Gardens)
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Developed trust-based relationships with residents through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated flexibility adaptability by working across various units within the healthcare facility as needed, including Alzheimer''s dementia care, rehabilitation, long-term care.
Personal Support Worker
Chatham-Kent Hospice
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and families during difficult transitions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care when necessary while working closely with hospice teams to ensure comfort measures were implemented effectively.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St Clair College
Chatham, ONSkills
- Dementia care
- Palliative support
Certification
Fundamentals of Palliative Care
Advanced Fundamentals of Palliative Care
Death Doula Certificate
Leadership Training
Tiered Fitness Program for seniors
GPA
Excellence in Resident Centred Care
Food Handlers
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Municipality Of Chatham-Kent (Riverview Gardens)
Personal Support Worker
Chatham-Kent Hospice
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St Clair College