Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Peggy Compeau

Kingston,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker from Providence Manor, adept in dementia care and emotional support, significantly enhancing patient autonomy and wellness. Excelled in patient care, maintaining privacy, and employing Hoyer lifting equipment, achieving a notable improvement in patient comfort and safety. Cultivated trust-based relationships, demonstrating exceptional cultural sensitivity and compassionate care.

Compassionate PSW possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in operation of mechanical lifts and training staff for safe resident handling. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Providence Manor
12.1999 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Aided clients in managing everyday activities, enhancing their autonomy and health.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Implemented techniques to prevent bedsores in bedridden individuals.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.

Education

PSW -

Limestone Continuing Education
Kingston, ON

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Palliative care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Patient care
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Compassionate care
  • Behavior management
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Fall prevention
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strong ethics
  • Team collaboration
  • PPE usage
  • End-of-life care
  • Documentation
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Care plan adherence

Certification

Gentle persuasion approach

Palliative Care One

Palliative Care : The team approach

Trained champion in Safe resident handling, responsible for training of all new hires and students

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Providence Manor
12.1999 - Current

PSW -

Limestone Continuing Education
Peggy Compeau