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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Rhea Belisle

Rhea Belisle

Thessalon,ON

Summary

Empathetic Personal Support Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in nursing home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Algoma Manor
12.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Baby Sitter

Private Families
Algoma, ON
2013 - 2018
  • Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.

Labourer

TFN Public Works
Thessalon First Nation, ON
12.2017 - 03.2018
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Day Care Assistant

Hand In Hand Daycare
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
07.2016 - 09.2016
  • Enhanced child development by implementing age-appropriate activities and learning experiences.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
  • Offered assistance during field trips by supervising small groups of children during off-site outings.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Administrative Assistant

TFN Health Centre
Thessalon First Nation, ON
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Summer Day Camp Leader

TFN Health Centre
Thessalon First Nation, ON
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop creative programming that fostered teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills among campers.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship for younger campers, promoting personal growth and development throughout the summer program.
  • Managed daily schedules efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between activities while maximizing enjoyment for all participants.
  • Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.

Education

Personal Support Worker

Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology, Sault Ste. Marie, ON
12.2018
  • Completed Coursework: Gentle Persuasion Approach

Skills

  • Self-motivated and ambitious person who works well independently & in team environment
  • Respectful, kind individual who has good listening skills & who follows instructions and asks for clarification when needed
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Effective communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Social Support
  • Palliative Care
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Compassionate Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Dementia Care
  • Time management
  • Willing to learn new skills

References

References available upon request.

Certification

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Timeline

Personal Support Worker - Algoma Manor
12.2018 - Current
Labourer - TFN Public Works
12.2017 - 03.2018
Day Care Assistant - Hand In Hand Daycare
07.2016 - 09.2016
Administrative Assistant - TFN Health Centre
06.2015 - 08.2015
Summer Day Camp Leader - TFN Health Centre
06.2013 - 08.2014
Baby Sitter - Private Families
2013 - 2018
Sault College of Applied Arts And Technology - , Personal Support Worker

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