Melody Guevarra
Oshawa,Ontario
Summary
A position as a Personal Support Worker where I can apply my post- secondary education and extensive customer service experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Lakeridge Health
05.2022 - Current
- Cared for post-op surgery and stroke recovery patients, supporting nurses with wound care to promote healing.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded and tracked patient input and output to maintain fluid balance and support recovery.
Personal Support Worker
Accela Staffing
12.2021 - Current
- Engaged with residents in a different long-term care setting to enhance their overall well-being.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being
- Delivered compassionate care to residents, addressing their needs and enhancing quality of life.
Laboratory Technician
Dynacare Main Laboratory
Brampton, On
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Handled COVID samples following safety protocols to ensure accurate analysis
- Executed data entry to organize and manage information.
- Ensured accurate labeling of specimens prior to processing to facilitate reliable results
Personal Support Worker
Dynamic One Health Services
02.2020 - 08.2020
Personal Support Worker
One Kenton Place (Alzheimer and Dementia Center)
Toronto, Ontario
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Supported elderly individuals with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence
- Supported the nurse in caring for dementia clients
- Enhanced client relationships through effective interactions with families.
- Feeding the elderly
- Assist clients with the use of urinals and bedpan
- Provided meal assistance to elderly clients to ensure proper nutrition and well-being
Personal Support Worker
Circle of Care (Sinai Health System)
Toronto, Ontario
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Provides personal support for seniors with disabilities.
- Helps clients with their personal care
- Managed household chores and light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
- Delivered personal support to seniors with disabilities, promoting independence and improving quality of life.
Education
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Diploma -
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology
North York, OntarioSome College (No Degree) -
Clarkridge Careers
North York, Ontario 01.2016 - 11.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Daily living support
- Patient care techniques
- Patient-centered care
- Optimum client care
- Teamwork and independence
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
CPR/AED Level C Certification Valid until 2028, Basic Life Support and CPR/AED Certification Valid until 2027, MLPAO Certification Pending, NACC Certification Nov. 2016, Advanced Skilled Caregiving for Elderly March 2018, Specialization in Dementia Care, Dementia Care Training & U-First Education Program Feb. 2017, Dementia & Palliative Care March 2017, Health Care Professionals, Behavioral Support Ontario Training Program March 2017
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Lakeridge Health
05.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Accela Staffing
12.2021 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Dynacare Main Laboratory
09.2020 - 04.2022
Personal Support Worker
Dynamic One Health Services
02.2020 - 08.2020
Personal Support Worker
Circle of Care (Sinai Health System)
12.2017 - 06.2018
Personal Support Worker
One Kenton Place (Alzheimer and Dementia Center)
05.2017 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Clarkridge Careers
01.2016 - 11.2016
Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician Diploma -
Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology