Meskerem Fisseha Birhanu
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support worker graduated with Clinical, Emotional and Life enrichment experience in Long term care facility. Physical ability to meet the demands of the job with good body mechanics, such as ability so stand, bend, walk, kneel and ability to safely assist residents with standing, walking, sitting and repositioning.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker Student
The REKAI CENTRE
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care, toileting, skin care, feeding)
- Assisted residents with transfers, ambulation and exercise
- Maintained accurate records of resident care, progress, and concerns by using point click care
- Measures weight and records bowel and bladder outputs
- Meaningful companionship and emotional support to manage behavioral problem like agitation and confusion (Re directing)
- Engage residents in life enrichment programs to support them physically, socially and cognitively
Qualitative Research Assistant and Data Collector
Population Service International, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopian Midwife Association, Institute of Foreign Affairs
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Moderated focus group discussions, in-depth interview and key informant interview, transcribed and translated the audio materials into writing English
Nurse
Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, Metehara Sugar Factory Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Provided health care services such as securing IV-line, administered oral and IM medication to admitted patients
- Counseling and delivering family planning services to reproductive age groups
- Provided antenatal and immunization services to infants and pregnant mothers
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute
11-2024
BA - Psychology
Addis Abeba University
06-2009
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Gondar College of Medical Sciences
10-1997
Skills
- Active listening
- Observation skill
- Empathy
- Emotional Support
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, 11/08/24
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C | Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17- Intermediate, 2024
- GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate, 2024
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), 2024
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR), 2024
- Food Handler Certificate, 2024
- Mask Fitting, 2024
- Covid Vaccine, 2024
- Police/Vulnerability Check, 2024
References
- Mr. Max Badu, max.badu@tdsb.on.ca, 416-394-7130
- Mrs. Marcia Clayton, marciaclay@yahoo.com, 416-523-1667
Awards
PSW Outstanding Achievement Award, 2024-2025
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker Student
The REKAI CENTRE
09.2024 - 11.2024
Qualitative Research Assistant and Data Collector
Population Service International, Addis Abeba University, Ethiopian Midwife Association, Institute of Foreign Affairs
01.2014 - 01.2023
Nurse
Family Guidance Association of Ethiopia, Metehara Sugar Factory Hospital
01.1997 - 01.2006
- Personal Support Worker Certificate, 11/08/24
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C | Meets Canadian Standards Z1210-17- Intermediate, 2024
- GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate, 2024
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), 2024
- Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR), 2024
- Food Handler Certificate, 2024
- Mask Fitting, 2024
- Covid Vaccine, 2024
- Police/Vulnerability Check, 2024
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute
BA - Psychology
Addis Abeba University
Diploma - Public Health Nursing
Gondar College of Medical Sciences
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