Rowena Cortal
Oakville,ON
Summary
Energetically contributed to Gabriel Wee's Aunt as a Personal Support Worker, enhancing his Aunt's wellness through exceptional dementia care and emotional support. Demonstrated expertise in mobility assistance and compassionate communication, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Renowned for building trust-based relationships and achieving client care goals with a blend of hard and soft skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Gabriel Wee
01.2022 - Current
- 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 client's care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced client's comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for client.
- Turned and positioned bedbound client to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help clients 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 clients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in client's health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia clients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
Education
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Dan Robert College Of Health Care
North York On08.2024
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Client Care
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Meal Preparation
- Meal Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Social support
- Compassionate Care
- Nutrition Support
- Recreational Activities
- Client Relationship Management
- Medication organization
- Transportation Services
- Elderly Care
- First aid and safety
- ADL Assistance
- Time Management
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Problem-Solving
- Behavioral Management
- PPE Usage
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Housekeeping
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Housekeeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Supportive Companionship
- Heavy Lifting
- Client Companionship
- First Aid Certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Caring Companionship
- Supportive Personality
- Bedside Care
- Fast Learner
- CPR/AED
- Food Handler Certificate
- WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials Information system
- GPA Gentle Persuasive Approach
Languages
English
Limited Working
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Gabriel Wee
01.2022 - Current
Diploma - Personal Support Worker
Dan Robert College Of Health Care