MARYAM (MELANIE) RASTGARI

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with 18 years of expertise in delivering exceptional care to elderly, chronically ill, disabled, and convalescent patients. Specialized in Alzheimer's, dementia, Hospice, and Palliative care. Proven track record of surpassing expectations by promoting independence, preserving dignity, and fostering meaningful connections. Collaborative and effective in developing personalized care plans with healthcare professionals. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, driven by a passion for helping others in need.

• Eighteen years of hands-on experience as a PSW, spanning long-term care, nursing homes, in-home care, and private care settings
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Successfully and easily build good rapport with people from all walks of life
• Work from the principle that the resident/client always comes first
• Versatile, able to respond to the needs of the team
• Trained new employees in company protocol and procedures, provided constructive feedback on their performance
• Attentive and organized when dealing with people’s needs
• Professional and friendly, readily inspires trust in supervisors, co-workers and clients and their families
• Systems and Procedures
• Flexible in synthesizing, easily follow instructions and procedures
• Able to read and interpret plans of care
• Detail orientated, committed to accuracy
• Organized, maintain a safe and orderly work area, equipment, and paperwork