Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with a strong foundation in healthcare principles and patient care, obtained through training. Skilled in assisting clients with daily living activities, promoting independence, and providing emotional and physical support in a respectful and empathetic manner. Committed to ensuring patient dignity, safety, and comfort at all times.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psw
Baywoods Place, Hamilton, ON Versa Care Centre LTC
11.2024 - 02.2025
Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals.
Collaborated with team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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.
Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
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.
Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Housekeeping / Server
Chartwell Retirement
01.2024 - 01.2025
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate Program - undefined
Osilla Institute for Health Personnel Ltd.
First Aid/CPR AED C Certificate - undefined
01.2025
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate - undefined
01.2025
Mask-Fit Testing Certificate - undefined
Central Health Institute
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2024
WHMIS Certificate - undefined
01.2024
Food Handling Safety Certificate - undefined
01.2024
Skills
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Mobility Support & Safe Transfers
Personal Hygiene & Grooming
Meal Preparation & Feeding
Medication Reminders
Compassionate Communication
Documentation & Reporting
Team Collaboration
Cultural Sensitivity & Empathy
Palliative and Dementia Care (if applicable)
Certification
Personal Support Worker Certificate Program with NACC Certificate
First Aid/CPR AED C Certificate 2025
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate 2025
Mask-Fit Testing Certificate 2024
WHMIS Certificate 2024
Food Handling Safety Certificate 2024
Languages
English
Elementary
References
References Available at Request.
Timeline
Psw
Baywoods Place, Hamilton, ON Versa Care Centre LTC
11.2024 - 02.2025
Housekeeping / Server
Chartwell Retirement
01.2024 - 01.2025
Personal Support Worker Certificate Program - undefined
Osilla Institute for Health Personnel Ltd.
First Aid/CPR AED C Certificate - undefined
Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care Certificate - undefined
Personal Support Worker at Baywoods Place, Hamilton, ON Versa Care Centre LTCPersonal Support Worker at Baywoods Place, Hamilton, ON Versa Care Centre LTC