Michelle Cowan
Cobourg,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at Golden Plough, excelling in providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient well-being, achieving significant improvements in client independence. Skilled in time management and palliative care, ensuring high standards of compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Golden Plough
08.2011 - Current
- 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.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Personal Support Worker
Streamway
03.2011 - 01.2015
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Food Service Worker
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
South Porcupine, None03-2023
Personal Support Worker
Willis College
Cobourg, ON03-2011
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
- Fall prevention
- Time Management
- Strong Ethics
- PPE Usage
- Resident empowerment
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Occupational Disability Response Training Levels 1 - 4
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Golden Plough
08.2011 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Streamway
03.2011 - 01.2015
Occupational Disability Response Training Levels 1 - 4
Food Service Worker
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Personal Support Worker
Willis College
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