Kind, Multi-talented Personal Support Worker with 15 years supporting and advocating for patients. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, daily activities and patient status changes. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors and family. Knowledgeable in palliative care.
Hi, I’m
Maura Roszczyk
Personal Support Worker
London,Ontario
Summary
Overview
15
Years of experience
Work History
PSW London Health Sciences Center
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Assist patients with ADLs while working independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledgeable in patient diets/menus and meal tray delivery using proper patient identifiers
- Committed to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Monitor patients skin for breakdown and report accordingly
- Ambulate and mobilize patients accordingly
- Mentor and train students and new PSW staff according to LHSC standards
PSW Saint Elizabeth Home Health Care
05.2013 - 02.2018
Job overview
- Provide personal one on one care to clients in their homes
- Assist with ADLs
- Provide families with respite visits and companionship
- Monitor clients for changes and report to supervisor
- Promote an environment where clients can stay at home
PSW Chelsea Park Retirement Community
05.2011 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Responsible for preparing residents for daily routines
- Distributed nourishments to residents
- Assisted in ADLs
- Assisted in light housekeeping duties
- Worked in team setting to complete assigned tasks
- Monitored residents for changes and recorded as necessary
PSW Inspirit ResidencesLondon, On
02.2008 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Assist residents with ADLs
- Responsible for proper delivery of medication to residents
- Administered medication as deemed necessary to residents in a timely manner
- Accompanied residents to and from appointments
- Routine light housekeeping duties
- Monitored residents and reported changes to RN
- Promote an environment where residents can stay at home
Dearness HomeLondon, ON
Volunteer
05.1997 - 10.1997
Job overview
- Fed residents and helped with ADLs
- Distributed nutrients to residents in evenings.
Thames Valley Children’s CentreLondon, ON
Volunteer
08.1997 - 07.1997
Job overview
- Encouraged and participated with children in activities
- Cared for children in daycare, helped with snack preparation and playing outdoors
- Consulted and collaborated with other professionals to provide continuity of patient-family care.
Education
G.A. Wheable Centre For Adult EducationLondon, ON
Personal Support Worker Certificate from Allied Healthcare
02.2008
University Overview
Diploma
01.1999
University Overview
Career Blazers aka Alpha Logic London
Regina Mundi CollegeLondon, ON
High School Diploma
06.1997
University Overview
Clinical Experience at Extendicare London 192 hrs
Community Experience at Inspirit Residences 108 hrs
University Overview
Skills
- Goal oriented and results driven
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Reliable, competent and compassionate
- Ability to prioritize tasks requiring attention to detail
- Proven team player
- First Aid Certification
- Care Planning
- Caring Companionship
- Critical Thinking
- CPR Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Patient Assessments
Quote
Changing lives one kind smile & hug at a time.
Timeline
PSW London Health Sciences Center
03.2018 - Current
PSW Saint Elizabeth Home Health Care
05.2013 - 02.2018
PSW Chelsea Park Retirement Community
05.2011 - 10.2011
PSW Inspirit Residences
02.2008 - 10.2011
Volunteer
Thames Valley Children’s Centre
08.1997 - 07.1997
Volunteer
Dearness Home
05.1997 - 10.1997
G.A. Wheable Centre For Adult Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate from Allied Healthcare
Diploma
Regina Mundi College
High School Diploma
Clinical Experience at Extendicare London 192 hrs
Community Experience at Inspirit Residences 108 hrs
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