Michelle Young
Personal Support Worker
Whitby,ON
Summary
Accomplished Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at Carecor Health Services, excelling in compassionate care and dementia support. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective rehabilitation plans and empathetic communication, fostering trust-based relationships. Skilled in palliative nursing, ensuring high-quality care and safety for diverse patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Carecor Health Services
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - Current
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment skills in prioritizing tasks based on acuity levels of ICU patients under my care daily routine.
- Improved patient outcomes by 15% by developing and implementing comprehensive rehabilitation plans tailored to individual needs.
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Taunton Mills Retirement Residence
11.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored resident safety, implementing measures such as fall prevention protocols and secure wander management systems.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer's patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
Independent Personal Support Worker
Self Employed
Dunham Region, ON
09.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating safe environments for all involved.
- Maintained current knowledge on best practices in palliative nursing through regular continuing education opportunities.
- Managed up to 5 clients at a time
Personal Support Worker
Glen Hill Terrace LTC
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Education
Certificate - NACC
National Accredited Career College
ON 11.2020 - 11.2021
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trillium College
Oshawa, ON 11.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
Scarborough, ON 09.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Registered Practical Nursing
Durham College
Oshawa, ON 07.2024 - 03.2025
Skills
Emotional Support
Mobility Assistance
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Compassionate Care
Medication organization
Disability Support
Dementia Care
Palliative Care
First aid and safety
Daily living assistance
Special Needs Care
End of life care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Certified CPR and First Aider , HCP/BLS Blended
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Registered Practical Nursing
Durham College
07.2024 - 03.2025
Certified CPR and First Aider , HCP/BLS Blended
07-2024
Personal Support Worker
Carecor Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Fully COVID Vaccinated
09-2021
Certificate - NACC
National Accredited Career College
11.2020 - 11.2021
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trillium College
11.2020 - 11.2021
Personal Support Worker
The Village of Taunton Mills Retirement Residence
11.2019 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Glen Hill Terrace LTC
09.2019 - 11.2021
Ontario Driver's License - G
03-2019
Independent Personal Support Worker
Self Employed
09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
09.1996 - 06.1997
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