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Mavies Asong

Oshawa,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience in providing care to individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses and cognitive impairment. Strengths include listening skills, empathy and patience, combined with practical knowledge of personal hygiene assistance, meal preparation and housekeeping tasks. Have made significant impact by improving patient quality of life through personalized care plans and fostering meaningful relationships.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Lakeridge Hospital
Bowmanville, Ontario
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Participated in nursing rounds with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provided input on patient care plans.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives to promote evidence-based practice within the unit.
  • Managed time effectively while providing safe, high quality care to multiple patients simultaneously.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential problems or changes in condition requiring medical intervention.
  • Established positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect.
  • Implemented infection control measures such as hand hygiene compliance monitoring.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily living tasks by helping with bathing, changing clothes and trips to restroom.
  • Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
  • Performed physical assessments in alignment with individual treatment plans.
  • Employed strong infection control procedures and isolation strategies to minimize spread of communicable diseases.
  • Prepared and maintained patient documentation and electronic health records.
  • Supported patients with mobility, aiding in walking and transferring using appropriate devices.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

Personal Support Worker

The Carriage House Retirement Residence
Oshawa, Ontario
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
  • Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
  • Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
  • Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto
Mississauga, ON
12-2031

PSW Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Academy of Learning College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Disease Prevention
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Care
  • Taking and Recording Vital Signs
  • EHR Software
  • Team Collaboration
  • Punctual and Reliable

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Hons Bachelor of Science ( June 2021)
  • PSW Certificate (Dec 2021)

Affiliations

  • Christian teachings and teen mentorship programs at Church of Pentecost Downtown Toronto. (March 2020- till date)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Placement Student Nurse

Lakeridge Hospital
05.2024 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

The Carriage House Retirement Residence
01.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences

University of Toronto

PSW Certificate - Personal Support Worker

Academy of Learning College

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