Alicia Sharpe
Ajax
Summary
Empathetic personal support worker and recent graduate as a Practical Nurse with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating a trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital, long term care and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Viva Retirement Communities
04.2021 - Current
- Assist residents to complete activities of daily living, including hygiene, feeding and toileting.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provide safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Wexford Residence
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored and documented client vital signs, behaviors and updated progress notes on the POC system.
- Provided quality and compassionate nursing care to 30 residents daily.
- Administered medications (insulin included) accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to medical protocols.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, promoting timely healing and preventing infection.
- Assisted with feeding
- Provided hand-off reports to oncoming shifts
Server Team Lead
Viva Retirement Communities
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted an average of 20 clients per week with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to up to six medical appointments per month.
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
George Brown College
Toronto, ON04.2022
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Ajax, ON06.2020
Skills
- Long-term care
- Resident advocacy
- File management
- Palliative care
- Care plan development
- Resident assessment
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Certification
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- Mask Fit Tested
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Timeline
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Wexford Residence
01.2022 - 04.2022
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Sunnybrook Veterans Centre
09.2021 - 12.2021
Personal Support Worker
Viva Retirement Communities
04.2021 - Current
Server Team Lead
Viva Retirement Communities
07.2019 - 04.2022
Practical Nursing - Nursing
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
- CPR / First Aid Certification
- Mask Fit Tested
- Basic Life Support Certificate
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