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Michelle Tatton

Yarmouth,NS

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience in assisting individuals with daily living activities, health care tasks, and providing emotional support. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a strong sense of empathy. Significant impact made in previous roles by enhancing patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life through dedicated service and personalized care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

The Meadows
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
04.2021 - Current
  • Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Residential Care Worker

YACRO
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
03.2006 - 10.2025
  • Encouraged social interaction among residents through organized activities and events.
  • Maintained records of client progress and services provided.
  • Reported any suspicious behavior or abuse towards a resident immediately.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident.
  • Educated residents on personal hygiene practices such as bathing, grooming, and dental care.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care was delivered.
  • Assisted with transportation needs by escorting residents to appointments or errands.

Education

Addiction Counseling

Nova Scotia Community College
Middleton, NS
06-2003

Skills

  • Range of motion exercises
  • Compassionate patient care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Activities of daily living support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Companionship
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Direct patient care

Certification

Medication Awareness 2021

Fire and Life 2021

Food Handlers Course 2021

St. John's Ambulance Course First Aid/Cpr 2021

Sensitivity in the workplace 2020

Non Violent Crisis Intervention 2021

Ipp 2020

Defensive Driving 2020

WHIMS /OHS 2024

Suicide Intervention 2003

Tobacoo Cessation 2003

GPA Gentle Persuasive Approach 2025

Personal Care Worker 2021

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

The Meadows
04.2021 - Current

Residential Care Worker

YACRO
03.2006 - 10.2025

Addiction Counseling

Nova Scotia Community College

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