Nicole Wright
Barrie
Summary
With expertise in geriatric care and dementia management, I excelled at Saint Elizabeth Health Care by enhancing patient comfort and independence. Leveraging strong communication skills and clinical documentation, I ensured seamless care transitions and improved patient outcomes, achieving a 95% satisfaction rate. Proficient in mobility assistance and emotional support, I fostered compassionate client relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker- Team Lead
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.2014 - 2018
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Personal Support Worker
Scarlett Heights- Memory Living
2012 - 2014
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Supported patients with complex needs through specialized training in dementia care techniques and adaptive equipment usage.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Personal Support Worker
Parklane LTC
2009 - 2012
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
2008 - 2010
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Durham College
Oshawa05-2008
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Clinical documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Geriatric care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
Personal Support Worker- Durham College
CPR/AED Level C - Canadian Red Cross
Timeline
Personal Support Worker- Team Lead
Saint Elizabeth Health Care
01.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
ParaMed Home Health Care
11.2018 - 12.2021
Personal Support Worker
Victorian Order Of Nurses
01.2014 - 2018
Personal Support Worker
Scarlett Heights- Memory Living
2012 - 2014
Personal Support Worker
Parklane LTC
2009 - 2012
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
2008 - 2010
Personal Support Worker
Durham College
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