Rose Ann Gacis
11 E 23rd St Hamilton ,CA-ON
Summary
Motivated and multi-talented Personal Support Worker with 5 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living and trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets holistic needs. A very observant PSW with successful background delivering heartfelt care to residents. A Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Personal Support Worker
Arbour Creek Care Centre
Hamilton, ON
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship to isolated or lonely clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on outings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Part Time PSW
March of Dimes ( Heart @ Home Agency)
TORONTO, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Maintained a safe environment for clients by ensuring all equipment is properly stored when not in use.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.
- Developed positive relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and respect for their needs.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Part-Time Community PSW
ComForCare
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided personal care assistance and support to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, drinking and medication reminders.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and monitored vital signs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Assessed physical needs of patients and developed individualized plans of care accordingly.
- Provided emotional support to clients while encouraging independence.
- Performed errands such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions for the client.
- Educated family members on proper care techniques for their loved one.
- Monitored changes in the client's condition and reported any concerns immediately to supervisor or physician.
- Initiated recreational activities that were enjoyable yet beneficial to the patient's health.
- Facilitated communication between patient's family members regarding any changes in patient's condition.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversations with patients about current events or past experiences.
- Respected privacy of all patients at all times while providing quality care services.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Full-Time PSW
Monsheong Stouffville Long Term Care Centre (Geri Health Home Care Agency)
Stouffville, ON
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Job Description is the same with my recent job.
Part-Time Community PSW
Metrocare Health Service
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Job Description is the same with my Job with Comforcare
Full-Time in Home Caregiver
D'ulisse
07.2018 - 11.2021
- Live-in Caregiver (Child Care) with 2 kids and at the same time taking care of Dog.
- Supervise and takes care of the kids
- Instruct them in bathing.
- Help and teach them to dress and undress and change the diaper.
- Prepare formula and sterilized feeding bottles.
- Feeding.
- Prepare them for nap time period.
- Keep daily records and health information.
- Discipline the child according to the methods of parents requested
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment in the home.
- Prepare meals for the kids and for everybody
- Bringing the dogs to the vet appointment.
- Bring the dogs for a walk.
- Administer a subcutaneous injection to the dog delegated by the nurse.
Live-In Caregiver
Sambasivam Family
Markham, ON
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Live in Caregiver with Sri Lankan Senior Guy with Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.
- Provided daily assistance with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks including laundry, bed making and meal preparation.
- Accompanied client on medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Administered medications in accordance with instructions from the physician or pharmacist.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing support while walking or using a wheelchair and walker.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate and respiration.
- Provided companionship through conversation, outings, reading books or playing games.
- Attended to basic needs of clients like feeding them when necessary.
- Encouraged clients to participate in activities that stimulate mental awareness or physical well-being.
- Supported family members by providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Organized recreational activities such as movies, walks outdoors or music listening sessions.
- Created a safe environment for the client by removing hazards from their living area.
- Helped clients perform grooming, bathing and other hygiene tasks.
- Provided companionship to clients through conversation, activities and positive interactions.
- Performed chores and light housekeeping around client's residence.
- Encouraged client independence as much as possible to promote mental and physical fortitude.
- Communicated client conditions with family members and explained treatment options.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Metrocare Health Academy
6464 Yonge St Suite 208, North York ON M2M 3X410-2022
Caregiving
Sorsogon Our Lady of Salvation College Inc.
Balogo Sorsogon City, Philippines06-2016
Bachelor of Science -
Speed Computer College
JB Alegre St. Salog Sorsogon City, Philippines03-2015
Skills
- Assistance in daily living activitiues
- Oral and personal hygiene
- Intercultural Communication
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Certified Personal Support Worker
- Certified Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C (Blended). Meets CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate.
- Receive Certificate of Participation of Alzheimer Society of Toronto's Dementia Care Training and U-First! Education Program for Front-line Workers.
- Ontario Class G Driver License
Languages
English
Professional
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Full-Time Personal Support Worker
Arbour Creek Care Centre
08.2023 - Current
Part Time PSW
March of Dimes ( Heart @ Home Agency)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Full-Time PSW
Monsheong Stouffville Long Term Care Centre (Geri Health Home Care Agency)
03.2021 - 04.2023
Part-Time Community PSW
ComForCare
01.2021 - 08.2023
Part-Time Community PSW
Metrocare Health Service
01.2021 - 12.2022
Live-In Caregiver
Sambasivam Family
10.2018 - 03.2019
Full-Time in Home Caregiver
D'ulisse
07.2018 - 11.2021
Personal Support Worker
Metrocare Health Academy
Caregiving
Sorsogon Our Lady of Salvation College Inc.
Bachelor of Science -
Speed Computer College
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