Professional caregiver with strong background in personal support and patient care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and providing emotional support. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable with flexible approach to meet changing needs and ensure optimal care.
Hi, I’m
Myah Fedele
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
PSW Student
10.2024 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless delivery of services for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted clients in maintaining their physical fitness through encouragement, gentle exercise guidance, and support during ambulation or transfer activities.
- Built trust-based relationships with clients through consistent reliability and punctuality in attending scheduled appointments.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients with limited physical capabilities, utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent injuries for both parties involved.
- Ensured medication adherence for patients by administering prescribed medications on time and monitoring their effects.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights into clients'' psychosocial needs and suggesting appropriate support strategies.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to detect early warning signs of health issues, promptly reporting any changes to supervising medical staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in the field of personal support work, ensuring the highest quality of care for all clients.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Voila by Sobeys
Delivery Driver
07.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Managed customer inquiries and complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Verified accuracy of all deliveries against order forms.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while representing the company during interactions with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and personalized service.
- Communicated with dispatchers to stay informed of changes to routes and delivery schedules.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills in consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality or safety.
- Ensured the safety of all goods transported by securing loads properly and following best practices for handling fragile items.
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
Amazon
Warehouse Worker
08.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
- Promoted a positive work environment by actively participating in team-building activities and taking initiative in group projects.
- Achieved timely dispatch of orders using effective time management strategies during the picking process.
- Maximized available storage space by utilizing vertical stacking techniques when arranging inventory items.
- Assisted in the training and onboarding of new employees, contributing to a cohesive and efficient workforce.
- Reduced order processing times with meticulous attention to order picking and packaging.
Schlegel Villages Erin Mills
Therapeutic Recreation Aide Co-op Student
02.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- fostering a sense of community belonging among volunteers themselves.
- Promoted holistic wellness by incorporating physical, cognitive, social, and emotional components into therapeutic programming.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and effective communication regarding patient progress.
- Increased patient engagement with customized group activities tailored to participants'' abilities and preferences.
- Leveraged expert knowledge of assistive devices and technology to enhance accessibility within recreational activities for all participants.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of recreational therapy programs by tracking participant attendance, satisfaction levels, and goal achievement rates.
- Provided a safe and supportive environment for patients to explore new leisure opportunities and enhance their quality of life.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by actively listening to concerns, addressing questions, and demonstrating empathy during sessions.
- Assisted patients in achieving personal goals through targeted recreational therapy interventions, such as adaptive sports or creative arts therapies.
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
Britannia Animal Hospital
Co-op Veterinary Assistant Student
09.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
Education
John Fraser Secondary School Mississauga, ON
06.2023
University Overview
High School Diploma
CIMT CollegeMississauga
Certificate from Personal Support Worker
12.2024
University Overview
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dementia care
- Nutrition support
- Palliative care
- Mobility assistance
- Toileting support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Professional boundaries
- Adaptable approach
- Fall prevention
- Time management
- Strong ethics
- Respectful and compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Medication administration
- Elderly care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Complex Problem-solving
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Dependable and responsible
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Daily living assistance
- Patient companionship
- Multitasking and organization
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- Progress documentation
- Basic housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Client transportation
- PPE usage
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Patient assessments
- Supportive companionship
- Incident reporting
- Care plan adherence
- Heavy lifting
- End-of-life care
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Patient mobility assistance
- Community activities
- Empathetic listening
- Resident empowerment
- Daily living activities assistance
- Dining room support
- Infection control
- CPR certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED level C (BL)
NACC PSW Certification
Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
PSW Student
Villa Forum Long Term Care Residence
10.2024 - 11.2024
Delivery Driver
Voila by Sobeys
07.2022 - 03.2023
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
08.2021 - 12.2022
Therapeutic Recreation Aide Co-op Student
Schlegel Villages Erin Mills
02.2018 - 05.2018
Co-op Veterinary Assistant Student
Britannia Animal Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
First Aid & CPR/AED level C (BL)
NACC PSW Certification
Food Handler's Certification
John Fraser Secondary School
CIMT College
Certificate from Personal Support Worker
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