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Primrose Harrison-Palmer

Personal Support Worker
Toronto,ON
Primrose Harrison-Palmer

Summary

Energetic and motivated Personal Support Worker who is highly organized and skilled at balancing the needs of clients in both medical and personal capacities. Accurate assertive and adaptable professional who can effectively multi-task in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Reliable Job Title enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

ComForCare Home Care

Personal Support Worker
07.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Providing care for clients in residential, long term care, and retirement environments
  • Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, repositioning, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, incontinent care, meal planning, meal preparation, and assistance with feeding
  • Providing companionship and respite services for family
  • Assisting with medications
  • Performing various homemaking activities.

Private Home

Personal Support Worker
07.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Assisting clients with dementia .
  • Assist clients with disabilities.
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
  • Meal preparation and assisting with eating when required.
  • Ensuring client maintains schedule of taking medication
  • Providing general observations of changes in health and behavior
  • Providing companionship and support on a daily basis.

Weston Terrace

Personal Support Worker (Externship)
03.2018 - 04.2018

Job overview

  • Helped elderly and disabled clients in bathing, grooming and oral care
  • Assisted with dressing, undressing and toileting activities
  • Took and recorded vitals such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure
  • Measured and recorded height and weight
  • Turned and re-positioned client and encouraged movement to prevent skin breakdown
  • Feed or assist in feeding, provide companionship.

Education

University Overview

  • NACC Certified Personal Support Worker Certificate
  • 4+ years' experience working as a PSW in a variety of settings
  • 25+ years' experience in cosmetology, including owning and operating a beauty salon
  • Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and First Aid/CPR
  • Able to provide clear Vulnerable Sector check and updated immunization history
  • Experience assisting with activities of daily living
  • Extensive knowledge and experience providing grooming assistance
  • Demonstrated experience providing assistance to clients with Parkinson's and Dementia
  • Proven use and knowledge of safe operation of mechanical lifts
  • Physically fit and able to complete daily requirements of the job
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently or within a team environment
  • Ability to problem solve through active listening and critical thinking
  • Ability to prioritize and maintain organization while completing tasks

Medix College of Health Care
Toronto, ON

Personal Support Worker Certificate
01.2018

Touch of Class School of Cosmetology
Santa Cruz, Jamaica

Cosmetology Diploma
01.1997

Saint Monica's College
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Receptionist Certificate
01.1993

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Emotional Support
  • Palliative Care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal Preparation
  • Meal Planning
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Compassionate Care
  • Nutrition Support
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • ADL Assistance
  • Time Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Daily living assistance
  • Strong Ethics
  • Problem-Solving
  • Behavioral Management
  • PPE Usage
  • End of life care
  • Documentation
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Housekeeping
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Incident Reporting
  • Special Needs Care
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Compassionate communication
  • Behavior redirection
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Client documentation
  • Language Fluency
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Relationship Building
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • First Aid Certification
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Personal Care Worker (PCW)
  • Ability to Lift
  • Bedside Care
  • Attentive to People
  • Clear Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Identification
  • Supportive Personality
  • Caring Companionship

Languages

English
Professional Working
N/a
Elementary

Personal Information

Title: Personal Support Worker

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

ComForCare Home Care
07.2019 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Private Home
07.2018 - 06.2019

Personal Support Worker (Externship)

Weston Terrace
03.2018 - 04.2018

Medix College of Health Care

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Touch of Class School of Cosmetology

Cosmetology Diploma

Saint Monica's College

Receptionist Certificate

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
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