MARCIA SAWH
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) with over 300 hours of hands-on clinical placement experience in long-term care and retirement settings. Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care while fostering respectful and trusting relationships with clients and residents. Recognized for reliability, efficiency, and empathy, along with a strong aptitude for adhering to care plans and organizational protocols.
Experienced with delivering compassionate care and support to clients. Uses effective communication to ensure clients' needs are met and their well-being is prioritized. Knowledge of personal care techniques and patient safety practices.
Flexible availability includes evenings and weekends to accommodate the diverse needs of clients.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker – Community Setting
Shepherd Village Retirement Home
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered room service and assisted with meal distribution
- Collected trays and maintained hygiene standards in dining areas
- Supported residents with laundry duties and room organization
- Assisted with showers, toileting, and daily grooming
- Offered companionship and escorted residents to social programs
- 100 hours
Personal Support Worker – Long-Term Care Facility
AgeCare Trilogy
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with full and partial bed baths and showers
- Supported with toileting, shaving, and oral hygiene
- Performed occupied bed-making and catheter bag emptying
- Used Hoyer lifts and ceiling lifts safely for resident transfers, following proper protocols and safety procedures
- Documented observations accurately using POC
- Provided assistance with feeding and mobility
- Escorted residents to programs and activities
- Maintained clean, safe, and organized environment
- 200 hours
Education
Personal Support Worker -
Trios College
09.2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
City Adult Learning Centre
Toronto, ON01.2007
Skills
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Empathetic patient support
- Effective listening and communication
- Dependable and timely
- Collaborative teamwork
- Technical documentation for POC
- Effective time management
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approaches) Certification
Timeline
Personal Support Worker – Community Setting
Shepherd Village Retirement Home
08.2025 - 09.2025
Personal Support Worker – Long-Term Care Facility
AgeCare Trilogy
07.2025 - 08.2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - undefined
City Adult Learning Centre
Personal Support Worker -
Trios College