Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Ruth Oyedele

Brampton,ON

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with over 5 years of experience across agencies, retirement homes, and facilities, skilled in medication administration and active listening. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective care plan implementation and supportive companionship. Committed to fostering independence and ensuring safety, while adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker|

Ultima Home care Inc
Oakville, Ontario
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted 11 clients with activities of daily living, ensuring their self-esteem and well-being were sustained.
  • Prepared and served meals to the clients, maintaining a well-balanced diet, and promoting their overall health.
  • Monitored the client's vital signs, administered medications, and reported any changes to the supervisor, ensuring that their health was well-managed.
  • Apply the suppository to the client’s rectum and others.

Personal Support Worker

Revere Retirement home
Mississauga, Ontario
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Helped ten clients and residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in private residences and facilities.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for clients and residents requiring help with transfer, ambulation, and companionship.
  • I observed clients' overall health and well-being, and noted significant changes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop care plans for individual patients.

Personal Support Worker

Wellness Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
02.2018 - 12.2020
  • I helped six clients with feeding. and observed their intake to aid them in achieving their nutritional goals.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain clean and comfortable areas.
  • Encourage and aid the client in performing his daily exercises (ROM).
  • Reported any changes in the condition of the clients, and wrote documentation.

Personal Support Worker |

Bayshore Health Care
Toronto, Ontario
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily activities, promoting independence and well-being.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to the client’s dietary preferences.
  • Turned and repositioned clients who are bed-bound to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort.
  • Escorted clients to appointments and developed strategies to manage challenging behaviors in dementia clients, creating a safe environment for them.

Personal Support Worker

Maple Grove Nursing Home
Brampton, Ontario
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Oriented, followed the care plan to implement it effectively, and collaborated with healthcare.
  • Developed strong relationships with residents to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in recreational activities like games and socializing with friends.
  • Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.

Education

GED -

Strafford Career Institute
Québec, QC
01-2018

GED -

Trio's College
Brampton, ON
02-2016

GED -

Stratford Career Institute
Quaqtaq, QC
07-2014

Skills

  • OrientationCare plan implementation
  • Active listening Team collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Medication administration
  • Meal preparation Light housekeeping
  • Client mobility assistance
  • COVID-19 safety policies, PPE usage
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Good time management
  • Hoyer lifting Rom knowledge
  • Client's behavior Documentation
  • Supportive companionship Fall prevention

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

G driver’s license| Police Clearance Certificate

NACC Certificate | CPR and First Aid Certified

Affiliations

  • Outside of my compassionate care to all clients, I believe in a healthy work-life balance: I enjoy travelling, reading, listening, cooking, dancing, and creativity

Accomplishments

  • As a leadership role, I have trained five staff on safe transfer techniques, dementia communication strategies, and improving the team's efficiency.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker|

Ultima Home care Inc
02.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Revere Retirement home
01.2023 - 12.2023

Personal Support Worker

Wellness Health Care
02.2018 - 12.2020

Personal Support Worker |

Bayshore Health Care
03.2017 - 10.2018

Personal Support Worker

Maple Grove Nursing Home
03.2016 - 07.2017

GED -

Strafford Career Institute

GED -

Trio's College

GED -

Stratford Career Institute
Ruth Oyedele