Michelle Linhares
Paris,ON
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in Nursing home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
St.Andrews Terrace Nursing Home
10.2010 - Current
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Education
Personal Support Worker - Nursing
St Louis Adult School
Cambridge, ON11.2010
Skills
- Personal Care Worker
- Elderly Care
- CPR/AED
- End of life care
- Physical Stamina
- [Language] Fluency
- Personal Care Worker (PCW)
- Mobility Assistance
- Relationship Building
- Wound Care
- Heavy Lifting
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
St.Andrews Terrace Nursing Home
10.2010 - Current
Personal Support Worker - Nursing
St Louis Adult School
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