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Rudo Pamela Takaendisa

Toronto,ON

Summary

Reliable Personal Care Professional bringing consecutive years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Makoni Old People's Home
09.2003 - 03.2023
  • Assist Patients of Daily living. This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, skin care , oral hygiene, and toileting.
  • Performs tasks delegated by nurses.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Communicate and demonstrate basic information in accordance with patients pre- established Plan of Care.
  • Ensure safe environment for patients and staff by reporting and documenting unsafe conditions such as broken equipment as well as any patient behavior, physical, or cognitive changes.
  • Made beds, sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Complete and maintain related patient records and progress notes, as per policy.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises

Personal Support Worker

Ray Of Hope
07.2000 - 11.2003
  • Engage in Companionship and Conversation and Personal Support.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Standby Assist.
  • Mobility, light walking or exercise.
  • Meal Preparation / Medication Reminders/ Appointment reminders.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assistance with Personal Hygiene (bathing, grooming, dressing).
  • Assistance with toileting and incontinence
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Errands, accompaniment and home organizational support.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.

Skills

  • Computer Literate
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Clear Communication
  • Attentive to People
  • Team Collaboration
  • Ability to Lift
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Relationship Building
  • Bedside Care
  • Patient Care
  • Meal Planning
  • House keeping

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Makoni Old People's Home
09.2003 - 03.2023

Personal Support Worker

Ray Of Hope
07.2000 - 11.2003

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