Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
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Remigia Lopena

Burlington,ON

Summary

Experienced support worker prepared for role in personal assistance. Skilled in providing compassionate care, managing daily tasks, and ensuring clients' well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Reliable and capable of responding to changing needs, with expertise in communication, problem-solving, and empathy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living
Oakville, ON
01.2016 - Current
  • Company Overview: Currently assigned to the Assisted Living program in a seniors complex operated by Halton Region
  • Provide personal care for clients including activities of daily living
  • Provide emotional and social support to clients
  • Communicate with clients, families, and fellow staff
  • Respond to Emergency Response calls
  • Observe and report any changes in the clients well-being to the Supports Services Coordinator and/or direct supervisor
  • Communicate with other services providers who are involved with specific clients (Halton Women's Place, Summit Housing etc.)
  • Orientate and train new staff
  • Currently assigned to the Assisted Living program in a seniors complex operated by Halton Region

Personal Support Worker

Venvi The Kensington
Oakville, ON
01.2016 - Current
  • Support and deliver on all personalized activities of daily living to meet resident’s needs
  • This includes ambulatory support, personal hygiene, companionship, and nutritional support
  • Provide emotional and social support to clients
  • Communicate with clients, families, and fellow staff
  • Respond to Emergency Response calls
  • Observe and report any changes in the clients well-being to the Supports Services Coordinator and/or direct supervisor
  • Orientate and train new staff

Personal Support Worker

In Our Care – Home Care Services
Mississauga, ON
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Updated resident files and completed required documentation
  • Observed family issues and safety hazards to supervisor
  • Managed a caseload of three to six residents at a time
  • Prepared and distributed beverages and snacks to residents: updated entries on nourishment supplements
  • Cleaned and organized resident rooms; replaced soiled linen and removed trash from all rooms.
  • Maintained residents confidentiality at all times

Personal Support Worker

First Class Home Care Limited
Oakville, ON
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assist elderly clientele with all activities involved in daily living, including personal care, preparing meals, and some home making.
  • Providing support to care team regarding patient medication and compliance
  • Identifying and reporting changes in the client's condition and/or behaviour via established escalation protocols

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Emotional support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication organization
  • Daily living support

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living
01.2016 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Venvi The Kensington
01.2016 - Current

Personal Support Worker

In Our Care – Home Care Services
01.2015 - 01.2016

Personal Support Worker

First Class Home Care Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
Remigia Lopena