Michelle Baxter-Beauchesne
Sault Ste. Marie,ON
Summary
Energetic and motivated Personal Support Worker who is highly organized and skilled at balancing the needs of clients medical, physical, emotional, and personal needs. I truly enjoy working in settings where the work is rewarding and fulfilling. I am an accurate, assertive, and adaptable professional, who can effectively multitask in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines. Demonstrates dedication to high-quality job performance when assisting individuals by displaying patience and empathy. Assist clients across the lifespan with routine activities of daily living by applying basic knowledge of growth and development, common alterations in functioning, disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance, rehabilitation, and restorative care. I am hard working individual looking for a challenging position where I can showcase my skills and contribute to the growth of the organization.
Experienced professional prepared for role in maintaining cleanliness and order in various settings. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving high standards, with adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in cleaning, organizing, and ensuring hygienic environment. Reliable and efficient, with emphasis on delivering consistent results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Housekeeping Cleaner
Great Northren Retirement Home
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient cleaning schedules and workflows.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Addressed resident requests promptly to enhance satisfaction with housekeeping services.
- Monitored equipment functionality, performing routine maintenance to extend lifespan of tools used.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues across various departments including front desk staff, maintenance teams, laundry, and management.
- Reported maintenance issues encountered in rooms or common areas to management for prompt resolution.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining a clean and welcoming environment in all areas of the property.
- Maximized workspace efficiency by organizing housekeeping carts, storage closets, and supply areas on a regular basis.
- Consistently met deadlines despite fluctuating workloads due to seasonal changes in occupancy rates at the property.
- Reduced allergens and improved air quality by regularly dusting and vacuuming rooms, hallways, and common spaces.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changes in schedules or room assignments when needed.
- Kept inventory organized and well-stocked, ensuring necessary supplies were always available for efficient work completion.
- Supported fellow housekeepers during busy periods or absences, fostering teamwork within the department.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Health Care
11.2023 - Current
- Personal care
- Homemaking, meal prep and laundry
- Daily bowel routine
- Companionship and client relationship building
- Activities of daily living
- Adjust to the client’s home environment
Ground Person /Labourer
Asplundh Canada
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Operated a wide variety of hand and power tools Equipment as chainsaw, brush saw, chipper, helper for bucket trucker, spotter
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity as pulling brush, hanging brush, cropping, equipment/maintenance, filed blades
- Drove Company Vehicle
- Traffic Control Person: for highway construction
- Removing Debris, Loading, And Unloading Building Materials, Erecting Scaffolding, And Assisting with Operating Heavy Equipment to keep areas safe and well organized
- Reviewed plans and designs to verify completeness of grounds work
- Conduct worksite inventories to ensure availability of needed materials
- Collaborate with site supervisors to ensure project progress aligns with established timelines to optimize customer satisfaction
- Attended company training and safety meetings to promote a safe work culture and fun work environment
- Travelling Employee
Personal Support Worker
Mapleview Extendicare
06.2018 - 05.2022
- Care for people and families during periods of illness or recovery.
- Provide bedside and personal care to clients and help them move, bathe, groom and get dressed and undressed.
- Plan and prepare meals.
- Providing practical support for individuals and their families, such as helping with household tasks, personal care, and documentation
- Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication and temperature checks. Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
Personal Support Worker
Plan A
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for clients, their families, self, and others including the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and emergency first aid procedures that are in keeping with the plan of care/service plan, employer policies and procedures, and all applicable
- Support physically disabled clients with cleaning, feeding, bathing, and toileting.
- Communicate client needs to care managers.
- Classify clients to appointments, shopping excursions and social engagements
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Work
Sault College
01.2014
Grade 12 - undefined
Holy Angels
01.2009
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Keen Observation and Critical Thinking
- Positive, Outgoing and Encouraging
- Time Management and Organization
- Teamwork and Communication
- Computer Skills
- Efficient cleaning techniques
- Proper chemical usage
- Teamwork
- Physically strong
- Health and safety compliance
- Laundry skills
- Cleaning techniques
- Kitchen cleaning
- Odor control
- Sanitization procedures
- Restocking supplies
- Hospitality background
- Cleaning bathrooms
- Hazardous chemical training
- Mopping and sweeping
- Complex Problem-solving
- FLUENT IN LANGUAGE
Certification
- Personal Support Worker 2014
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care 2014
- Tips & Tools for Everyday Living 2014
- Mask Fit 2017
- Flu Shot 2017
- TB 2 Step Test 2017
- CPIC 2017
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Housekeeping Cleaner
Great Northren Retirement Home
06.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Health Care
11.2023 - Current
Ground Person /Labourer
Asplundh Canada
07.2022 - 07.2023
Personal Support Worker
Mapleview Extendicare
06.2018 - 05.2022
Personal Support Worker
Plan A
12.2017 - 06.2018
Diploma - Personal Support Work
Sault College
Grade 12 - undefined
Holy Angels