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MEERA RAVI

Brantford,Ontario

Summary

Compassionate Support Worker with background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Demonstrated skills in patient care and effective communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

HOPE FOR LIFE
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

VON
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Provide personal care that includes bathing, grooming, skin care, dressing, toileting, lifts/transfers, mobility assistance, assisting clients at mealtime.
  • Assist with bedtime care of the client.
  • Assist with safe lift and transfers as identified in the resident care plan.
  • Maintains equipment and residents’ living spaces.
  • Carry out maintenance duties, including assisting with the setup and upkeep of traction equipment, cleaning and sterilizing tools, repairing and maintaining equipment, and assembling, setting up, and operating job-related machinery.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • 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.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.

Registered Nurse

PRINCE SAUD BIN JALAWI HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 06.2019
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eben-Ezer College of Nursing
INDIA
01.2012

Skills

  • Safe medication handling
  • Clinical assessment and wound treatment
  • Accurate record management
  • Strong interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Perinatal Care - Assisted physicians in focus studies in prenatal care.Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants.
  • Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
  • Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.

Residential Status

Permanent Resident

Education And Clinical Training

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Eben-Ezer College of Nursing, Bangalore, India, 08/01/12, 05/01/12

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

HOPE FOR LIFE
03.2024 - 03.2024

PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

VON
01.2020 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

PRINCE SAUD BIN JALAWI HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Eben-Ezer College of Nursing

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