Mfua Giselle
BRAMPTON,ON
Summary
As a Personal Support Worker from PSW Bayshore Healthcare, I excel in providing compassionate patient care and effective mobility assistance. Leveraging skills in behavioral management and patient companionship, I've significantly enhanced client wellness and independence. My proactive approach and dedication to privacy have been pivotal in achieving positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
PSW Bayshore Healthcare
Oakville, ON
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- 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.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
Bachelors In Psychology - Psychology
University of Buea
Caledon, ON12.2021
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Patient Care
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Housekeeping tasks
- Recreational Activities
- Medication organization
- First aid and safety
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Behavioral Management
- Problem-Solving
- Special Needs Care
- Basic Housekeeping
- Language Fluency
- Patient Companionship
Certification
CPR and First Aid Certification
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
PSW Bayshore Healthcare
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelors In Psychology - Psychology
University of Buea
CPR and First Aid Certification