PATIENCE EGONYE
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Community support worker with extensive hands-on experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, emotional challenges, and physical limitations in diverse home and community settings. Proficient in personal care, daily living assistance, behavior observation, and fostering inclusive engagement. Committed to empowering individuals to live with dignity, make informed choices, and actively participate in their communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Worker
Spectrum Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
- Deliver personalized care and support to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and semi-independent settings.
- Assist with hygiene, grooming, toileting, mobility, meal prep, and household tasks.
- Encourage client engagement in community activities and promote social inclusion.
- Monitor behaviors and well-being, reporting changes to case managers.
- Maintain clean, safe environments aligned with individual support plans.
- Collaborate with families, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Personal Support Worker – Assisted Living
Amica Senior Lifestyles
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided respectful care to seniors with cognitive and physical impairments in a residential setting.
- Supported daily routines including bathing, grooming, mobility, toileting, and meal assistance.
- Offered companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation and improve quality of life.
- Operated mechanical lifts and assistive devices to ensure safe transfers.
- Encouraged independence while preserving dignity and personal choice.
Community Food Bank Assistant (Internship)
SacredHand Canada
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supported food-insecure individuals and families through food packing, distribution, and intake support.
- Gained hands-on experience addressing poverty, mental health stigma, and system navigation challenges.
- Maintained confidentiality and dignity while serving diverse populations.
- Referred individuals to appropriate community services and supports.
- Worked collaboratively with a team to maintain an organized, client-focused service environment.
Education
Addictions Recovery Support For Youth And Families -
CDI College
Mississauga, ON08.2023
Personal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Mississauga, ON06.2021
Skills
- Community & Developmental Support
- Mental Health & Addictions Awareness
- Daily Living & Personal Care (ADLs)
- Behavioral Observation & Documentation
- Crisis Prevention & De-escalation
- Incontinence & Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support & Active Listening
- Safe Transfers & Mobility Assistance
- Cultural Sensitivity & Trauma-Informed Practice
- Advocacy, Teamwork & Communication
Languages
English
Certification
- Addictions recovery support for youths & families
- Personal Support Worker Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR – Canadian Red Cross
- Food Safety Certification
- WHMIS 2015 & Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Ontario Class G2 Driver’s License
Timeline
Community Food Bank Assistant (Internship)
SacredHand Canada
09.2023 - 12.2023
Community Support Worker
Spectrum Healthcare
05.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker – Assisted Living
Amica Senior Lifestyles
06.2021 - 01.2024
Personal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Addictions Recovery Support For Youth And Families -
CDI College
HIGHLIGHTS
- Understanding of developmental services and community inclusion
- Reliable, calm, and supportive in high-pressure environments
- Skilled in person-centered care and ethical support practices
- Experienced in culturally diverse and trauma-informed environments