Paula Fraser
Sarnia
Summary
Work as a Personal Support Worker, to help people live active and fulfilling lives by providing support to physically disabled adults with activities of daily living and while maintaining client independence
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PSW
Bluewater Health
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Operated patient lift devices to safely transfer patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Supported patients in maintaining mobility and physical activities, preventing complications from immobility.
- Laundered patient clothing, provided hospital supplies, stocked supplies
- Monitored patient behavior during out door timed breaks
- Maintained required education training
- Collaborated with staff regarding new patients and discharge patients
- Unlocked patient items when advised by ward RN or RPN
PSW
Vision Nursing Home
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated patient lift devices to safely transfer patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Supported patients in maintaining mobility and physical activities, preventing complications from immobility.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients with limited physical capabilities, utilizing proper body mechanics to prevent injuries for both parties involved.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights into clients'' psychosocial needs and suggesting appropriate support strategies.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Personal Support Worker (Home Care)
Ashley O’Donnell VON
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Supported patients with meal preparation to meet daily dietary needs.
- Supported patients in maintaining mobility and physical activities, preventing complications from immobility.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient progress accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory requirements, ensuring continuity of care between shifts or when transitioning between providers.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless delivery of services for optimal patient outcomes.
Personal Support Worker (Long Term Care)
Kelly Batson Trillium Villa
07.2013 - 05.2019
Personal Support Worker (Private Home Care)
Laurie Michetti
05.2013 - 12.2013
Personal Support Worker Student (Community Placement)
St Joseph's Hospice
03.2013 - 04.2013
Personal Support Worker Student (Clinical and Pregrad Placement)
Trillium Villa
01.2013 - 04.2013
Education
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Patrick's High School
Sarnia, ONPersonal Support Worker -
Lambton College
Sarnia, ON04.2013
Skills
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Light tidy and meal prep
- Personal care
- Safe feeding techniques
- Reporting and message taking
- Medical terminology
- Infection control methods
- Safe lifting and transferring practices
- Plan of care implementation
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Support for residents with mental health issues
- Client charting
- In-house training
- Community placement
- Support for terminally ill individuals
- Laundering clothing and linens
- Transfers assistance
- Meal preparation
- Care plan creation and implementation
- Ambulation assistance
- Client transportation
- Behavioral support
- Genital persuasive approach training
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
PSW
Bluewater Health
05.2021 - 06.2021
PSW
Vision Nursing Home
04.2020 - 06.2021
Personal Support Worker (Home Care)
Ashley O’Donnell VON
07.2019 - 04.2020
Personal Support Worker (Long Term Care)
Kelly Batson Trillium Villa
07.2013 - 05.2019
Personal Support Worker (Private Home Care)
Laurie Michetti
05.2013 - 12.2013
Personal Support Worker Student (Community Placement)
St Joseph's Hospice
03.2013 - 04.2013
Personal Support Worker Student (Clinical and Pregrad Placement)
Trillium Villa
01.2013 - 04.2013
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St Patrick's High School
Personal Support Worker -
Lambton College
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