Penny Stewart
Chesterville
Summary
Compassionate P.S.W with 30 yrs experience possesses gentle approach and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Knowledgeable in all areas of care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available during the week, nights, weekends and evenings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
P.S.W
St. Jacques Nursing Home
09.1994 - 09.2023
- Supported residents emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Enhanced resident comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained residents dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound residents to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help residents move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in residents health status to registered staff.
- Supported registered staff on multiple occasions with any tasks when needed.
- Trained new employees
- Maintained a safe environment for resdients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
Education
Health Care Aide
St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON04.1996
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Team Player
- Palliative Care
- Toileting support
- Mobility Assistance
- Time Management
- Strong Ethics
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Problem-Solving
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Dependable and Responsible
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Multitasking and Organization
- ADL Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Care Plan Adherence
- Heavy Lifting
- End of life care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
P.S.W
St. Jacques Nursing Home
09.1994 - 09.2023
Health Care Aide
St. Lawrence College
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