Mellie Galupo-Artizuela
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
To seek and maintain the full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Personal Support Worker. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLACEMENT
Extendicare
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless delivery of services for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer's patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained safe patient environment by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
Maintenance Attendant
Mayfair West Clubs
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
Administrative Assistant
Nutraway Systems Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Answered phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Child Caregiver
Vinzina Ranallo
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Ensured child safety through diligent supervision and adherence to established protocols.
- Established daily routines to provide structure and predictability for children under care.
- Promoted healthy habits by encouraging regular exercise, outdoor play, and nutritious meals.
- Assisted with homework completion, reinforcing subject matter comprehension and academic success.
Child Caregiver
Gerry Geroni
12.2011 - 06.2013
- Prepared healthy meals following dietary guidelines or specific parent instructions while considering individual food preferences or allergies.
- Improved communication skills by engaging children in age-appropriate conversations and active listening.
- Developed fine motor skills with hands-on activities such as arts and crafts or puzzles.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and promoting teamwork.
Elderly Caregiver - Part Time
Annette Domingo
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and giving attention to detail.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and well-being.
- Conducted regular home safety checks to identify potential hazards ensuring a secure environment for the elderly.
Education
Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker
CTS Canadian Career College
Sault Ste. Marie, ON11-2024
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
PHILIPPINES04.2001
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self-motivation
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Safety procedures
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
- NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022
- Financial Literacy Course - April 30, 2024
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation - April 30, 2024
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness - April 30, 2024
- WHMIS - April 30, 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training - June 11, 2024
- Interprofessional Collaboration for Health Providers Online Course - July 10, 2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care - July 5, 2024
- Standard First Aid with CPR - Certification Date July 3, 2024
Languages
English
Professional Working
REFERENCES
Susan Schikofsky
Personal Support Worker Program & Placement Coordinator - Instructor
CTS Canadian Career College | Modern College of Hairstyling & Esthetics
100 Churchhill Ave. | Sault Ste. Marie,On P6C 2R2 | Canada
Cell:705-255-7948 | Office: 705-251-1200 | Fax: 705-222-8037
Breanna Duquette
RPN| PSW Instructor
CTS Canadian Career College
breanna.duquette@ctsccc.com
Cassi Sine
RPN
Extendicare
Van Daele Manor Resident Council
39 Van Daele St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4V3
Timeline
PLACEMENT
Extendicare
09.2024 - 11.2024
Maintenance Attendant
Mayfair West Clubs
09.2022 - 11.2023
Administrative Assistant
Nutraway Systems Inc.
10.2017 - 04.2020
Child Caregiver
Vinzina Ranallo
03.2013 - 10.2017
Elderly Caregiver - Part Time
Annette Domingo
01.2012 - 09.2012
Child Caregiver
Gerry Geroni
12.2011 - 06.2013
- NACC Personal Support Worker DE 2022
- Financial Literacy Course - April 30, 2024
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation - April 30, 2024
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness - April 30, 2024
- WHMIS - April 30, 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition Training - June 11, 2024
- Interprofessional Collaboration for Health Providers Online Course - July 10, 2024
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care - July 5, 2024
- Standard First Aid with CPR - Certification Date July 3, 2024
Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker
CTS Canadian Career College
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
NEW ERA UNIVERSITY
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