MARY GITHIRWA
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate personal Support Worker, knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker-Student Placement
Rekai Centre
Toronto
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisting with daily personal care, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing and feeding
- Assisting with mobility and transfers, helping clients move, transfer and walk
- Reporting changes and concerns, notifying healthcare professionals of changes in client conditions or concerns
- Providing general care for bedridden residents/clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food, and feeding
- Applying topical medications such as skin care creams and lotions, as directed.
- Documenting and recording daily care reports which include resident incident reports
- Maintaining the cleanliness and neatness of resident/client living area
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Associate
Fife House Foundation
Toronto
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with meal preparation and serving residents.
- Assisted kitchen personnel with line service, dishwashing, meal setup, and post-meal cleanup, ensuring smooth operations.
- Actively maintained cleanliness by changing and emptying trash receptacles and notifying staff of items requiring replenishment
- Ensured clean and organized kitchen environment through sanitation and cleaning services, safeguarding establishment's customers
- Regularly inspected premises to uphold compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations, contributing to safe and hygienic working environment.
Education
Certificate of Personal Support Worker - undefined
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Center
Nov 2024
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17-Intermediate -
SAJE VITALSIGNS
Canada03.2024
Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Certificate -
Advanced Gerontological Education
Canada02.2024
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHIMS) -
Aixsafety
Canada05.2024
Accessibility Ontario Disability Act (AODA) -
Access Forward
Canada06.2024
Food Handler Certificate -
Food Safety & Hygiene Training
Canada05.2024
MaskFit Test -
Advance Healthcare Solutions
Canada05.2024
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Center
Canada11.2024
Skills
- Organized and responsible
- Effective in conflict resolution
- Excellent time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Behavior management
- Client documentation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Personal Support Worker-Student Placement
Rekai Centre
09.2024 - 11.2024
Associate
Fife House Foundation
10.2023 - 01.2024
Certificate of Personal Support Worker - undefined
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Center
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17-Intermediate -
SAJE VITALSIGNS
Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Certificate -
Advanced Gerontological Education
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHIMS) -
Aixsafety
Accessibility Ontario Disability Act (AODA) -
Access Forward
Food Handler Certificate -
Food Safety & Hygiene Training
MaskFit Test -
Advance Healthcare Solutions
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Burnhamthorpe Adult Learning Center
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