Patricia Brown
Mississauga
Summary
A compassionate PSW with a background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Uses effective communication to ensure client's needs are met and their well-being is prioritized. A vast knowledge of personal care techniques and empathetic patient safety practices utilized to offer guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Livewell Pathway Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
- Provided support with essential daily tasks such as personal care, bathing, and feeding
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
- Carried out meal delivery through entire residence
- Offered consistent companionship to clients, enhancing their quality of life and social engagement.
- Collaborated with nurses and fellow personal support workers to provide comprehensive patient care.
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners Mississauga
02.2021 - Current
- Delivered personalized one-on-one care to clients in their homes, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Guaranteed the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients.
- Provided support in personal care, meal preparation, feeding, and toileting for clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, making beds, sweeping and mopping
- Assisted with medication administration, wound management
- Ensuring the fulfillment of individual goals and needs as instructed in the clients support plan
- Provided respite care to individuals, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
Personal Support Worker
The Beechwood Retirement Residence
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted clients with one-on-one daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties, laundry, washing dishes, bed making
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Promoted Independence, and ensured a safe environment
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Medix College of Healthcare
Brampton, ON06.2024
Skills
- Experience in hospice palliative care for end of life
- Ensuring patient is comfortable and offering support to their families
- Responsible and dependable individual with20 years of customer service
- Strong organizational skills, able to work under pressure all while being able to maintain high standards under pressure
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
- Able to adapt to change and remain flexible
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Accustomed to working with and understanding the needs of various types of patients
- Highly motivated individual with strong work ethics
- Able to work independently and as a team player
- Adaptable and effective at building strong relationships
WORK RELATED EXPERIENCE
- The Village of Sandalwood Park, Brampton, ON April – June 2024
- Personal Support Worker Externship (300 Hours)
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Livewell Pathway Healthcare
05.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners Mississauga
02.2021 - Current
Personal Support Worker
The Beechwood Retirement Residence
04.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Medix College of Healthcare
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