Perpetual Egbeobauwaye
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Dedicated support worker with a background in daily oversight and interactions with residents. Bringing work history leading and monitoring recreational activities and observing individuals during regular household routines. Professional when communicating with teammates, family members, and authorities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Counselor / Placement
Total Communication Environment
04.2024 - Current
- Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
- Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare Medex
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Personal support worker
St Patrick Long-Term Ottawa
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- 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.
Personal Support Worker
Revera Retirement Home
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- 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.
Education
Community Developmental Service Worker -
Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology
01.2024
Personal Support Worker -
Cross Road Academy
Ottawa, ON01.2020
Employment of Preparation & Upgrading Program -
Ottawa -Carleton District School Board
01.2019
Teaching Diploma -
Nigeria Certificate of Education
01.2004
Skills
- Client Advocacy
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Boundaries Establishment
- Safety Management
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Mental Health Disorders
- Crisis Counseling
- Safety Standards and Compliance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team 12 staff members.
Certification
- PSW with 5 years of experience
- Ottawa Paramedic Service – Standard First Aid, CPR C, and AED Smart Serve
- Fire Training/Fire Extinguisher Training WHMIS Training
- Medical Terminology
- Controlled Acts training (Enemas & Suppositories, Administering Medications through inhalers)
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Training
- Driving License
Volunteer
- Ottawa Carleton Association For Persons With Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD)
- Caldwell Family Food Bank
- Reference: Upon requested
Work Related Experience
- Personal Support Worker, Revera Retirement Home, Ottawa, ON, 2019, Assist people supported with the activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, dressing, and eating meals. For those with a physical disability, aid with personal movement and mobility equipment Communicate in positive and effective manners Self-actualization by helping patient/resident/client to reach maximum potential Maintained resident’s documentation i.e. files, and personal effects invent
- Support Worker, Civic Hospital, Ottawa, ON, 2018-2019, Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes) Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing, and perineal care. Assisting with ambulation, positioning, and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift. Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse, or Manager.
- Personal Support Worker, Extendicare Medex, Ottawa, ON, 2021-2024
- Personal Support Worker, Bayshore HealthCare, Ottawa, ON, 2023-2024
Volunteer Experience
- Caldwell Family Centre (Food Bank), Ottawa, 2019
- Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, Ottawa, 2019
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD), Ottawa, 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Residential Counselor / Placement
Total Communication Environment
04.2024 - Current
Personal support worker
St Patrick Long-Term Ottawa
03.2021 - 10.2022
Personal Support Worker
Extendicare Medex
02.2020 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare
06.2018 - 12.2020
Personal Support Worker
Revera Retirement Home
01.2018 - 02.2020
Community Developmental Service Worker -
Oxford College of Arts, Business, and Technology
Personal Support Worker -
Cross Road Academy
Employment of Preparation & Upgrading Program -
Ottawa -Carleton District School Board
Teaching Diploma -
Nigeria Certificate of Education
- PSW with 5 years of experience
- Ottawa Paramedic Service – Standard First Aid, CPR C, and AED Smart Serve
- Fire Training/Fire Extinguisher Training WHMIS Training
- Medical Terminology
- Controlled Acts training (Enemas & Suppositories, Administering Medications through inhalers)
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Training
- Driving License
Volunteer
- Ottawa Carleton Association For Persons With Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD)
- Caldwell Family Food Bank
- Reference: Upon requested
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