Priscilla Essim
Etobicoke,ONTARIO
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience at Simcoe Village Long Term Care Centre, skilled in mobility assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through personalized care and effective communication. Committed to fostering independence and maintaining dignity for clients, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
L'Chaim Retirement Homes
03.2023 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Dietary Aide
Roberta Place Long Term Care Centre
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations during meal preparation for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Work
City College of Business, Health & Technology
370 Deerhide Crescent Diploma - Software Engineering IT
National Institute of Information Technology
Ghana Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living support
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
Fully vaccinated- COVID-19
Standard First Aid/CPR C/ AED Level C Certified
Fully Vaccinated-Tuberculosis
Vulnerability police sector
Labour, Training and Skills Development
Food Safety Training -Safe Practices And Procedures
Dementia Certificate
Personal Support Work Certificate
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
L'Chaim Retirement Homes
03.2023 - 02.2024
Dietary Aide
Roberta Place Long Term Care Centre
02.2023 - 08.2023
Diploma - Personal Support Work
City College of Business, Health & Technology
Diploma - Software Engineering IT
National Institute of Information Technology