Monicah nganga
ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience and skilled in dementia care and mobility assistance. Proven ability to foster trust-based relationships, enhancing clients' emotional well-being while promoting independence. Adept at monitoring health status and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care and comfort.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker( Replacement)
Windsor Park Manor
12.2024 - 12.2024
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviours in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations professionally.
- Guided patients to the restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress reports for each client.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Personal Support Worker(Replacement)
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Personal Support Worker
Waterford Retirement Community
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Care Home Health Services
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable patient living space.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable patient living space.
Education
Certificate - Gentle Persuasive Approaches GPA in Dementia Care
Algonquin Career College
Ottawa, ON11-2024
Certificate - First Aid With CPR Level C
Holmes Safety Training
Ottawa, ON06-2024
Psw Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Algonquin Career College
Ottawa, ON05-2024
Early Child Hood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
Shilida College
Nairobi Kenya12-2009
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Cultural sensitivity
- Compassionate care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker( Replacement)
Windsor Park Manor
12.2024 - 12.2024
Personal Support Worker(Replacement)
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
10.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Support Worker
Waterford Retirement Community
03.2023 - 10.2024
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Care Home Health Services
11.2022 - 03.2023
Personal Support Worker
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2021 - 10.2022
Certificate - Gentle Persuasive Approaches GPA in Dementia Care
Algonquin Career College
Certificate - First Aid With CPR Level C
Holmes Safety Training
Psw Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Algonquin Career College
Early Child Hood Education - Early Childhood Education And Care
Shilida College
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