Naomi Agnew
Clairmont,Alberta
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in nursing homes and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Peace Villa
02.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Personal Support Worker
Victoria Glen Manor
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Personal Support Worker
CVCVB
05.2009 - 09.2018
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
NBCC
Woodstock, NB11.2009
High School Diploma -
Southern Victoria High School
Perth-Andover, NB06.1998
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Social support
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Patient Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Progress Documentation
- Elderly Care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Peace Villa
02.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Victoria Glen Manor
11.2017 - 01.2023
Personal Support Worker
CVCVB
05.2009 - 09.2018
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
NBCC
High School Diploma -
Southern Victoria High School
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