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Renee Oakes

Akwesasne,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne, skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and emotional support, while maintaining meticulous health records. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities for clients.

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with background in providing essential care and support to individuals in need. Proven ability to assist with daily activities and foster safe and comfortable environment. Demonstrated skills in patient care and effective communication.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
12.2011 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Personal Support Worker

Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
09.2011 - 12.2017
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Education

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

St. Lawrence College
Cornwall, ON
05-2009

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Patient care
  • Palliative care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Daily living support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client dressing
  • Toileting assistance
  • Disability care
  • Elderly care
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • ADL assistance
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Problem-solving
  • PPE usage
  • End-of-life care

Languages

English

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
12.2011 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
09.2011 - 12.2017

No Degree - Personal Support Worker

St. Lawrence College

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