RANDEEP KAUR DHILLON
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Personal Support Worker (PSW) with hands-on experience in healthcare settings, including long-term care, retirement communities, and community-based support. Certified in CPR and First Aid, with a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals under my care. Proficient in providing personal care, emotional support, and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for residents. Fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, with a passion for connecting with diverse populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Parkwood Mennonite Home
Waterloo, Canada
11.2024 - Current
- Deliver daily personal care, including bathing, grooming, and hygiene assistance
- Prepare meals, assist with laundry, and manage garbage collection
- Support residents with mobility, transfers, and the use of hearing aids
- Maintain a clean and safe environment while ensuring residents' comfort and dignity
- Monitor residents' well-being and report changes to the healthcare team
Caregiver
Elder Care Home
Punjab, India
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Provided daily care to elderly residents in an elder care home, including assistance with feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility
- Offered emotional support and companionship to enhance residents' quality of life
- Monitored health and well-being, reporting any changes to senior care staff
- Maintained a clean and comfortable living environment for the residents
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St. Louis Learning and Education
Kitchener, ON11.2024
Skills
- Personal Care
- Mobility & Transfers
- Health Monitoring
- Companionship
- Meal & Housekeeping Support
- Health & Safety Knowledge
- Cultural Sensitivity
Certification
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
- Standard First Aid Level HCP/BLS CPR
- Food Handling Certificate
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training
- Infection Prevention and Control
- WHMIS
- Certificate of Achievement UCP/HCA Medication Management Written Theory Assessment (National)
References
Available upon request.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer, St. Andrew's Terrace Long-Term Care Community, Cambridge, ON, 07/01/24, Assisted in the care of elderly patients by providing companionship and helping with tasks., Supported nurses in basic caregiving activities such as feeding and medication reminders.
Languages
- Punjabi: Fluent
- Hindi: Fluent
- English: Fluent
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Parkwood Mennonite Home
11.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Elder Care Home
01.2013 - 01.2018
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
St. Louis Learning and Education