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Raichalamma Mathew

Scarborough,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker with 10+ years of experience delivering high-quality care in hospitals, long-term care, and private home settings. Skilled in providing physical, emotional, and social support to clients with diverse needs. Recognized for professionalism, reliability, and strong ability to collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Markham Stouffville Hospital
03.2013 - Current
  • Assist patients with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
  • Provide care to patients in the Cardiac Unit and Intensive Care Unit.
  • Observe, document, and report behavioral or clinical changes.
  • Support patients during recreational and social activities, ensuring safety and dignity.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to follow individualized care plans.

Caregiver

Private Caregiver (Prafulla Dambalkar)
11.2008 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to supervising nurses.
  • Assisted with medication reminders and administration.
  • Provided personal care, grooming, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.

Personal Support Worker

Hakim Lakhani (Private Client)
02.2011 - 09.2011
  • Provided personal care to an 85-year-old client, including grooming, mobility, and feeding.
  • Assisted with medication administration and daily living activities.
  • Offered emotional support and companionship.

Staff Nurse

King Khalid Civilian Hospital, Tabuk | Afif General Hospital, Riyadh | Sharourah General Hospital, Nazran
12.1994 - 08.2008
  • Delivered nursing care across multiple hospital wards.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vitals, assisted physicians, and administered medications.
  • Supported surgeries in the operating theatre and managed pre- and post-operative care.

Staff Nurse

Amarjain Critical Hospital | Rajdhani Hospital
09.1989 - 06.1994
  • Assisted in critical care, surgical, gynecological, and casualty wards.
  • Prepared, sterilized, and disposed of surgical instruments.
  • Provided nursing care and assisted in surgical operations.

Education

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

New Skills College
01.2012

General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma - undefined

Little Flower Hospital
01.1989

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care & Companionship
  • Bathing, Grooming & Feeding Assistance
  • Mobility & Transfer Support
  • Vital Signs Monitoring & Documentation
  • Medication Assistance & Reminders
  • Behavioral Observation & Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation & Housekeeping
  • Palliative & Dementia Care

Certification

  • Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Training – 2018
  • Workshops: WHMIS, Palliative Care, Medication Administration, Dementia & Alzheimer’s – 2014
  • Health & Safety – 2013
  • First Aid & CPR – Clark Ridge Career Institute, 2011
  • ECG Course – New Skills College, 2011

Languages

English
Professional Working
Hindi
Professional Working
Malayalam
Full Professional
Tamil
Professional Working

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Markham Stouffville Hospital
03.2013 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Hakim Lakhani (Private Client)
02.2011 - 09.2011

Caregiver

Private Caregiver (Prafulla Dambalkar)
11.2008 - Current

Staff Nurse

King Khalid Civilian Hospital, Tabuk | Afif General Hospital, Riyadh | Sharourah General Hospital, Nazran
12.1994 - 08.2008

Staff Nurse

Amarjain Critical Hospital | Rajdhani Hospital
09.1989 - 06.1994

General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma - undefined

Little Flower Hospital

Diploma - Personal Support Worker

New Skills College
Raichalamma Mathew