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Ogonna Jennifer Finbar

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

A dedicated and experienced Personal Support Worker with 1 year of experience providing care to clients. Proven ability to document vitals, behaviors and medications in medical records, maintain clean personal areas and prepare healthy meals. Skilled in consulting with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Oakdale Community Living
05.2023 - Current
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Patient Care Assistant

Grace Nursing Centre
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Reduced caregiver burnout by providing respite care, allowing family members time to rest and recharge.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
  • Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Front Desk Clark

Zirafyn Pharmacies Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2020
  • Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
  • Processed payments accurately while maintaining accountability for cash drawer balances at the beginning and end of shifts.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.

Education

Diploma - Personal Support Worker And Childcare

Canadia Career Education College
Vaughan, Canada
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

University of Abuja
Nigeria
09.2019

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Dementia Care
  • CPR/AED
  • Ability to Lift
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Care plan assessment

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Oakdale Community Living
05.2023 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Grace Nursing Centre
02.2022 - 01.2023

Front Desk Clark

Zirafyn Pharmacies Ltd
02.2017 - 10.2020

Diploma - Personal Support Worker And Childcare

Canadia Career Education College

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

University of Abuja

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