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Pamini Sivakandha

Brampton,ON

Summary

Skilled PSW with extensive experience at Extendicare Sherwood Court, adept in mobility assistance and providing emotional support. Excelled in developing individualized care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams, significantly enhancing patient well-being. Demonstrated proficiency in fall prevention and progress documentation, ensuring safety and comprehensive care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSW

GTA Recruitment - Agent
Brampton, Ontario
05.2023 - 09.2025
  • Provided personal care assistance and support to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, drinking and medication reminders.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client by performing light housekeeping duties.
  • Performed errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions for the client.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physician following all safety guidelines.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

PSW

Extendicare Sherwood Court
Maple, Ontario
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Provided personal care assistance and support to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
  • Recorded detailed notes on patient's condition in accordance with agency policy.
  • Provided emotional support to clients while encouraging independence.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving the client according to established protocols.
  • Monitored changes in the client's condition and reported any concerns immediately to supervisor or physician.
  • Respected privacy of all patients at all times while providing quality care services.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

PSW

Evergreen Retirement Community - For Placement
Mississauga, Ontario
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Recorded detailed notes on patient's condition in accordance with agency policy.
  • Assessed physical needs of patients and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians and social workers to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversations with patients about current events or past experiences.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Education

Personal Support Worker Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Sunview College
Brampton, ON
08-2022

Skills

  • Fall prevention
  • Mobility assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Emotional support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Progress documentation

Certification

  • NACC
  • Standard First Aid and CPR
  • BCLS - HCP
  • PSW Certificate

Languages

English
Professional
Tamil
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

PSW

Extendicare Sherwood Court
01.2025 - 02.2025

PSW

GTA Recruitment - Agent
05.2023 - 09.2025

PSW

Evergreen Retirement Community - For Placement
04.2022 - 07.2022

Personal Support Worker Diploma - Personal Support Worker

Sunview College
Pamini Sivakandha