Nike Odunaiya
toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Comfort Keepers, excelling in mobility assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in dementia care and clinical documentation, fostering trust-based relationships that promote independence and quality of life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Keepers
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- 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 with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- 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.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Childhood Children And Youth
York University
Toronto, NoneDiploma - Immigration Assistant Consultant
Academy of Learning Career College
Mississauga, ON01.2024
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Palliative care
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning
- Cultural sensitivity
- Compassionate care
- Relationship building
- Nutrition support
- Recreational activities
- Client relationship management
- Medication organization
- Transportation services
- Clinical documentation
- Assistive technology
- Community integration
- Daily living support
- Mental health support
- Behavior management
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
CPR, first aid, fall prevention.
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Comfort Keepers
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Childhood Children And Youth
York University
Diploma - Immigration Assistant Consultant
Academy of Learning Career College
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