Max MacRae
Summary
Certified Personal Support Worker with a compassionate approach to support residents in achieving the best quality of life while focusing on client-centered care. Experience working in both long term care and hospital settings. Seeking to contribute my expertise and dedication to a dynamic healthcare environment focused on delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Homewood Health Centre Guelph
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Personal Support Worker
St.Joesephs Health Centre Guelph
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Line Cook
Milestones Guelph
09.2019 - 04.2020
Line Worker
Jeferson Elora Corporation
02.2019 - 08.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
Boston Pizza Fergus
09.2015 - 09.2018
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NS06.2026
PSW Certificate -
Conestoga College
05.2021
Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School Guelph
06.2016
Skills
- Patient Companionship
- Provide care and support with ADL's including hygiene, toileting, and feeding
- Provide safe mobility support ie Mechanical lift, sit to stand
- Palliative Care for patients and families
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Training
Deescalation and Code White Training
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Senior Guitar Award 2016
- Former Junior Guitar Teacher, Fergus Music Studio
- Poetry Award for Young Writers 2015
- Homewood Health Centre PSW of the Year award for 2022
Certification
High School Diploma
Conestoga College Graduated with honours
Certified Personal Support Worker
PSW of the year award 2022 (Homewood Health Centre)
Nominated and awarded by coworkers
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Homewood Health Centre Guelph
11.2021 - 08.2023
Personal Support Worker
St.Joesephs Health Centre Guelph
03.2021 - 09.2021
Line Cook
Milestones Guelph
09.2019 - 04.2020
Line Worker
Jeferson Elora Corporation
02.2019 - 08.2019
Kitchen Supervisor
Boston Pizza Fergus
09.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
St. Francis Xavier University
PSW Certificate -
Conestoga College
Diploma -
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School Guelph
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