Rishta Patel
Cambridge
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Visavie, adept at enhancing client independence and well-being. Skilled in health monitoring and emotional support, I foster trusting relationships while maintaining meticulous medical records. Committed to delivering exceptional care, I have successfully improved clients' quality of life through tailored assistance and dedicated support.
Offering compassionate and patient-focused approach, ready to thrive in supportive environment. Brings understanding of basic healthcare protocols and techniques, as well as strong communication skills. Ready to use and develop caregiving and assistance skills in [Desired Position] role.
Developed essential caregiving and support skills in healthcare environment, demonstrating adaptability and empathy. Expertise in providing personalized care and managing daily living tasks, with focus on enhancing well-being. Seeking to leverage transferrable skills to transition into new field, bringing strong foundation of client-focused care and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Visavie Toronto
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Personal Support Worker
Visavie Ottawa | Retirement Home
01.2024 - 08.2024
- 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 dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Academy of Learning Career College
Owen Sound, ON02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Growmore University
India03-2023
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Housekeeping tasks
- Nutrition support
- Relationship building
- Client relationship management
- Disability support
- Health monitoring
- Life skills training
- Medical records management
- Records management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- FIRST AID
- personal support worker [ NACC APPROVED]
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Visavie Toronto
09.2024 - 03.2025
Personal Support Worker
Visavie Ottawa | Retirement Home
01.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Academy of Learning Career College
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Growmore University
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