ROSIELLE ELKAREH
Barrie,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at Woods Park Care Centre, skilled in mobility support and patient care. Proven ability to enhance residents' well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Recognized for implementing safety protocols and fostering independence, ensuring dignity and comfort for all clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Woods Park Care Centre
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored and documented changes in residents' health status, ensuring timely interventions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care outcomes and support services.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
Personal Support Worker
Owen Hill Care Community
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Personal Support Worker
Norfinch Care Community Nursing Home
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Personal Support Worker
Coleman Care Centre
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Personal Support Worker
Cheltenham Care Community
02.2014 - 11.2020
- Engaged residents in meaningful activities, enhancing overall well-being and social interaction.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Personal Support Worker
Toronto General Hosptal, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Personal Support Worker
Private Household
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
Personal Support Worker
Canadian International Health Institute
03-2012
Skills
- Mobility support
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Fall prevention
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Emergency preparedness
- Palliative care
- Privacy and confidentiality
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Woods Park Care Centre
11.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Owen Hill Care Community
09.2022 - 05.2023
Personal Support Worker
Norfinch Care Community Nursing Home
12.2021 - 09.2022
Personal Support Worker
Coleman Care Centre
11.2020 - 11.2021
Personal Support Worker
Cheltenham Care Community
02.2014 - 11.2020
Personal Support Worker
Toronto General Hosptal, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret
05.2013 - 01.2014
Personal Support Worker
Private Household
05.2012 - 05.2013
Personal Support Worker
Canadian International Health Institute