Navpreet Kaur Nijjar
Guelph,ON
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated PSW with (5 years of experience) providing exceptional care to elderly and disabled clients. Skilled in personal hygiene assistance, emotional support, and medication management. Committed to improving clients' quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW
PrimaCare Medical Centers
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided respite care for family members, allowing them necessary breaks from caregiving responsibilities while ensuring continuous support for their loved ones.
- Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Educated family members about disease processes, treatment options, self-care strategies, and available resources to promote informed decision-making regarding their loved one''s health management plan.
- 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.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Trios College
Kitchener, Canada12.2018
Skills
HARD SKILLS
- Direct care Assistant: Helping residents with basic tasks like walking, eating, bathing and grooming
- Meal Service and compliance :Assisting with meal delivery and following safety rules and p procedures
- Medication Management: Knowledge of administering medications safely
SOFT SKILLS:
- Emotional and Social Support: Offering comfort companionship to residents and their families Encouragement and Communication: Motivating residents to join activities and communicating effectively with colleagues
- Organization and Time Management: Being well- organized and managing time effectively to complete tasks
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Empathy : Ability to connect with clients on a personal level
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Patient Care : Proficient in assisting with personal care routines
- Teamwork: Collaborates well with colleagues and healthcare professionals
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Certification
PSW Certification
CPR and First Aid
references
Available upon request.
Timeline
PSW
PrimaCare Medical Centers
04.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Trios College
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