Ruth Amanze
personal support worker
Thunder Bay,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with a strong track record of delivering compassionate care and assistance to residents. Collaborates effectively with team members to uphold the highest standards of care through meticulous attention to detail and adherence to best practices. Known for exceptional organizational skills, goal-oriented mindset, and ability to manage stress effectively for efficient and effective service delivery. Possesses excellent communication skills to address client inquiries and provide reassurance when needed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Pinewood Nursing Home.
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care strategies effectively.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Pinewood Nursing Home.
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring personalized support.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize client care strategies effectively.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Adapted quickly to changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility in care delivery.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Placement
Southbridge Roseview Nursing home (Recreation)
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Planned and facilitated activities to enhance residents' wellbeing and engagement.
- Developed and implemented a variety of activities including physical exercises, social events, arts and crafts.
- Helped in outings tailored to the interests and abilities of residents.
- Observed needs and preferences to tailor activities and programs accordingly
- Documented resident participation in activities contributing to care planning
- Ensured recreation areas are safe and conducive for activities.
Placement/practicum
Southbridge Pinewood Long term care
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided emotional support, listening, and engaging in social activities.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation and using assistive devices.
- Observed and reported changes in the client's condition or needs to the nurse.
- Assisted with light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
- Assisted with dining set up and feeding of residents.
- Assisted with bathing, skin care and oral hygiene
- Managed residents using catheter and collected urine samples as designated for diagnosis
- Managed both continent and incontinent residents with best standard practices.
- Documented all care provided and health changes for every resident
Nursing aide
Divine Favor Hospital Aba, Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted residents with ADLs needs including birthing, dressing and eating.
- Key role in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patient condition
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients to thrive in.
- Engage with residents and act as physical, emotional, social and mental support for them.
- Worked collaboratively with the entire nursing team to ensure the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.
- Handled medication management plans, wound care and all aspects of physical assistance.
- Treatment of bedsore of unconscious patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
National Association of Career Colleges
Toronto, ON03-2025
Skills
- Assistance with mobility
- Compassionate care for dementia patients
- Assistance with personal hygiene
- Emotional assistance
- Patient support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative care
- Nutritional meal preparation
Languages
English
Certification
- National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) certificate 2025.
- Gentle persuasive approach for dementia persons certificate 2025.
- First aid/CPR certificate 2025.
GPA CERTIFICATE
Great knowledge of gentle persuasive approach. (GPA)
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Pinewood Nursing Home.
04.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Pinewood Nursing Home.
04.2025 - Current
Placement/practicum
Southbridge Pinewood Long term care
12.2024 - 01.2025
Placement
Southbridge Roseview Nursing home (Recreation)
01.2024 - 01.2025
Nursing aide
Divine Favor Hospital Aba, Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2024
Diploma - Nursing
National Association of Career Colleges
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