Melanie Fenning
ST. CATHARINES,Canada
Summary
To provide necessary care and support to individuals who need it most. Dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, safe, and adaptive to each individual's needs.
Adept in patient care and communication, embodying empathy and attentiveness.
Compassionate 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Niagara Region
04.2019 - 05.2025
- Providing direct care to residents in accordance with policies, procedures and work routines in a long-term care setting: including all activities of daily living to ensure optimum physical, social, recreational, spiritual and psychological well-being
- Electronic documenting of data on resident health and provision of service
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Gentle Persuasion Approach Training
Personal Support Worker
Home Health Care
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Providing individualized care to clients in their homes such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, ambulatory care and caregiver relief.
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living, based on their unique needs and promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Education
Personal Support Worker course - Healthcare
Niagara School of Health Care
St. Catharines, ON07-2017
First Aid & CPR Level C - undefined
St. Johns Ambulance
01.2017
OSSD completion - undefined
Denis Morris High School
01.1998
Skills
- Listening skills: composed, respectful and empathetic
- Language skills: speak both English and French fluently
- Organizational skills: ability to complete tasks and demands in appropriate time and manner
- Meal preparation: experienced; knowledge of food safety and nutrition
- Mature and responsible: mother of 2 teenagers
- Self-reliant: confident and comfortable working under minimal supervision
- Microsoft Excel (2024)
Additional Information
- Immunization Record Up to Date including 3 COVID 19 vaccines (2021/2022) and Influenza vaccine (2023)
- Mantoux TB test (2018)
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Niagara Region
04.2019 - 05.2025
Personal Support Worker
Home Health Care
08.2017 - 03.2019
First Aid & CPR Level C - undefined
St. Johns Ambulance
OSSD completion - undefined
Denis Morris High School
Personal Support Worker course - Healthcare
Niagara School of Health Care
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