Nisha Nanda
Brampton,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience at CBI Health, skilled in mobility assistance and emotional support. Successfully fostered trust-based relationships with clients, enhancing their wellbeing and independence. Proficient in personal hygiene assistance and meal preparation, ensuring a comfortable and dignified living environment for patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
CBI Health
Mississauga, ON
08.2020 - 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.
- 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.
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
Brampton, ON
12.2019 - 05.2020
- 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.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Education
Personal Support Worker - Personal Support Worker
A1 Global College of Health Business & Technology
Mississauga08.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Government College Tanda
Punjab India01.2010
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Patient care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Transportation services
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
CBI Health
08.2020 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare
12.2019 - 05.2020
Personal Support Worker - Personal Support Worker
A1 Global College of Health Business & Technology
Bachelor Of Arts - Bachelor of Arts
Government College Tanda