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Reynaldo Fernandez

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Milton Cohen, skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance client wellbeing through effective communication and emotional support, while meticulously documenting health progress. Committed to fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities, ensuring a high quality of life for all clients.

Overview

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Work History

Personal Support Worker

Milton Cohen
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • 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.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Advocated for client rights while navigating various healthcare systems settings.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dentistry

Lyceum-northwestern University
Dagupan Ciy Philippines
03.1995

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Social support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative care
  • Meal preparation
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Compassionate care
  • Relationship building
  • Recreational activities
  • Medication organization
  • Transportation services
  • Clinical documentation
  • Assistive technology
  • Community integration
  • Daily living support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavior management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Mental health support
  • Geriatric care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Health monitoring
  • Disability support
  • Client dressing
  • Personal safety awareness
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Disability care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Fall prevention
  • Elderly care
  • First aid and safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Time management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Problem-solving
  • PPE usage
  • Hoyer lifting equipment
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Incident reporting
  • Flexible schedule
  • Medication management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Heavy lifting
  • Patient assessments
  • Care plan assessment
  • Active listening
  • Compassion and empathy

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

Health and social care certificate Leve 3

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Milton Cohen

Bachelor of Science - Dentistry

Lyceum-northwestern University
Reynaldo Fernandez