Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
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Marites Orquia
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mary Lai Fat Fur
Personal Support Worker
08.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients by facilitating social activities and outings designed to engage and stimulate.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Managed household duties for clients, ensuring a clean and organized environment conducive to their wellbeing.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other activities as needed for the client''s overall wellness journey.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address unforeseen issues or complications in the caregiving process effectively.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate reporting to family members and healthcare professionals involved in their care plan.
- Implemented creative strategies to keep clients engaged in activities that promoted cognitive functioning and mental stimulation.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
- Furthered professional development through participation in workshops related specifically to caregiving roles.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Naomi Brooks
Personal Support Worker
01.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Morton Arshinoff In Dunfield Retirement Home
Personal In-Home Caregiver
12.2013 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Increased comfort levels for clients with disabilities by implementing customized care plans.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Provided emotional support for clients during difficult times, fostering trust and strong rapport.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, enabling accurate reporting to family members and healthcare professionals involved in their care plan.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Nurse Next Door Senior Home Care Services
Community Personal Support Worker
08.2010 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of client.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to appropriate medical staff.
Education
Oxford CollegeToronto
Diploma from Massage Therapy Program
08.2020
University Overview
Canadian International Career CollegeToronto, ON
Associate of Science from Health Care Assistant - Personal Support Worker
10.2015
University Overview
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate/Privacy and confidentiality
- Client documentation
- Patient Care/Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Meal Preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- ADL Assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Elderly Care
- Compassionate communication
- Physical therapy support
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Personal Support Worker
Training Workshops:
- The Montessori Approach for Elderly
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Food Safety
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Mary Lai Fat Fur
08.2017 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Naomi Brooks
01.2017 - 08.2017
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Morton Arshinoff In Dunfield Retirement Home
12.2013 - 12.2016
Community Personal Support Worker
Nurse Next Door Senior Home Care Services
08.2010 - 12.2016
Oxford College
Diploma from Massage Therapy Program
Canadian International Career College
Associate of Science from Health Care Assistant - Personal Support Worker
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