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Nadia Kassar

SAULTSAINTEMARIE,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker trainee with hands-on experience Individual care, activities of daily living, medication Administration, Crisis De-escalation, behaviour Support Strategies, Self-Advocacy & Empowerment, Mobility Assistance, and Personal Care. Skilled in care documentation, safety assessment, and infection control, with a calm approach to person-centeredt support. Holds an Ontario Full G Driver's License with access to a reliable vehicle, enabling me to safely transport supported individual for community activities and appointments.Offers full shift availability, including weekdays, weekends, statutory holidays, and day/night coverage.

Overview

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Work History

Personal Support Worker (Placement)

Davey Homes
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
09.2026 - Current
  • Individual Care & Assistance: Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, meal feeding and safe transfers using mobility equipment and adaptive devices.
  • Behaviour Support & De=escalation: Implemented positive reinforcement strategies and managed challenging behaviours calmly according to established care plans.
  • Documentation & Safety :Maintained accurate daily records of clients care, progress, and status changes, in full compliance with safety and infection control protocols.
  • Client Rights & Advocacy: Built testing, respectful relationships with-clients while advocating fortheir right, choices and personal dignity
  • Environmental Safety : Conducted routine safety assessments of living areas to identify potential hazards and maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Team Communication: Collaborated effectively with healthcare staff, supervisors, and family/members to ensure high quality care delivery

WORK & VOLUNTEER (Canada & International)

Volunteer: Salvation Army Food Bank - Sault Ste. Marie ON

2024/2025

  • Supported Food distribution, organized inventory, assisted community members with compassionate service and kettle.

Jonitorial & Maintenance:First Baptist Church - Sault Ste. Marie ON

2024 to date)

  • Maintain clean, safe and hygienic facility spaces following health and safety guideline

Private home caregiver: Private Care International (2010 t0 2023)

  • Provided comprehensive daily living support, personal care, and assistance to venerable individuals.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, mobility support, medication reminders, and comfort care

Education

Certificate

Sault Collage
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
06-2026

Some College (No Degree) - DIPLOMA

FC INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY THERAPY AND MASSAGE THERAPY
12-2014

CERTIFICATE

JPIT INTERNATIONAL
GHANA
07-2011

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate Program

Cts Canadian Career Collage
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Stenographer Secretary

YWCA SECRETARIAL

Skills

  • Person-Centered Care & Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
  • Community Inclusion & Life Skill Coaching
  • Mechanical lifting & adaptive Equipment
  • Behaviour Support Strategies & Crises De-escalation
  • Self-Advocacy & Empowerment Facilitation
  • Medication Administration & Health Monitoring
  • Personal Care, Meal Preparation and Feeding
  • Team Communication & Problem-solving
  • Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workplace
  • Infection Control & PPE Compliance
  • Adequate Equipment Utilization

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

Personal Support Worker (Placement)

Davey Homes
09.2026 - Current

Certificate

Sault Collage

Some College (No Degree) - DIPLOMA

FC INSTITUTE OF BEAUTY THERAPY AND MASSAGE THERAPY

CERTIFICATE

JPIT INTERNATIONAL

Some College (No Degree) - Certificate Program

Cts Canadian Career Collage

Stenographer Secretary

YWCA SECRETARIAL
Nadia Kassar