Meighan Bowden
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) student with 12 years of experience as a Personal Support Worker in providing high-quality patient care across various healthcare settings. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise, exceptional interpersonal skills, and commitment to patient advocacy in a Mental health. Dedicated to delivering compassionate care and improving patient outcomes while supporting interdisciplinary healthcare teams."
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Worker
Self Employed
04.2013 - Current
- Communicated effectively with clients' families and primary caregivers to understand care preferences and provide updates on client progress
- Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans and goals aimed at improving overall quality of life for clients
- Planned and organized respite schedules and activities tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of clients
- Coordinated logistics such as transportation, meal planning, and recreational outings to enhance client experience and well-being
- Facilitate day to day activities
- Responded calmly and effectively to crisis situations, implementing appropriate interventions and ensuring client safety
- Provided emotional support and guidance to clients and families during challenging moments, fostering a supportive and empathetic environment
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
04.2013 - 01.2022
- Provided personalized care and assistance to clients in their homes, focusing on activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Supported clients with mobility aids and devices, ensuring safety and comfort during transfers and movements
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and documented client responses
- Developed and implemented care plans based on client assessments and individualized needs, fostering independence and enhancing quality of life
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health status to healthcare professionals and family members, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients, promoting social interaction and mental well-being
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities and exercises to stimulate cognitive function and physical mobility
Parkway Retirement
Chartwell Retirement Residences
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Provided compassionate care and assistance to elderly residents in daily activities such as grooming, dressing, and bathing
- Administered medications as per prescribed schedules and documented patient responses
- Monitored residents' health status, vital signs, and reported any changes to supervising healthcare professionals
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment for residents, including maintaining cleanliness and organization of living spaces
- Assisted in the organization and execution of recreational activities and social events to promote residents' well-being and engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including nurses, physicians, and therapists to coordinate care plans and ensure holistic patient care
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, review progress, and contribute insights for enhancing resident quality of life.
Education
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Durham College
Oshawa, ON12.2024
Personal Support Worker - Personal Support Worker
Durham District Catholic School Board
06.2012
Developmental Service Worker -
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
04.2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Conscious Care and Mindfulness
- Alzheimer's
- Feeding
- WHMIS
- Mobility
- Personal Support Worker
- CPR
- IPAC
- Mindsight
- Hand Hygiene
Qualities
- Eager and willing to learn
- Reacts quickly
- Works well under pressure
- Pleasant and friendly
- Patient
- Excellent people skills
- Dedicated
- Team player
- Motivated and takes initiative
Volunteer
- 06/01/12, Present, Student co-op at Parkway Retirement
- 05/01/12, Present, Student co-op at Bay Ridges long term care facility working with residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia
- 02/01/06, 06/01/06, Student co-op at Community Living Ajax, Pickering, Whitby. Working with special needs adults over 21 years old
References
- Paramed Home health care, Lola Doe, 9054337600
- Respite, Tara Mcclure, 9059952110
- Parkway Retirement, Shirley Duff, 2896884926
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
04.2013 - 01.2022
Respite Worker
Self Employed
04.2013 - Current
Parkway Retirement
Chartwell Retirement Residences
06.2012 - 10.2013
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Durham College
Personal Support Worker - Personal Support Worker
Durham District Catholic School Board
Developmental Service Worker -
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
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