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Opal Gardner

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Dedicated Home Support Worker with a proven track record at Nnenna Ajanie, enhancing client well-being and independence through meticulous care and emotional support. Demonstrates reliability, adaptability, and respect for privacy, alongside expertise in health monitoring and personal care. Achieved significant improvements in clients' quality of life, building strong, trusting relationships.

Work History

Home Support Worker

Nnenna Ajanie
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
  • Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
  • Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

Diploma - Healthcare (Geriatric Nursing)

Distinction College
Kingston ,Jamaica
08-2021

Bachelor of Science - General Management

University Of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica
10-2019

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptable to change
  • Respect for privacy
  • Behavior redirection

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Home Support Worker

Nnenna Ajanie
07.2024 - Current

Diploma - Healthcare (Geriatric Nursing)

Distinction College

Bachelor of Science - General Management

University Of The West Indies
Opal Gardner