Samantha Lawrence
SCARBOROUGH,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with proven expertise in compassionate care and mobility assistance, honed at PARKVIEW HOMES. Excelled in developing trust-based relationships and enhancing patient well-being through strategic care plans. Certified in CPR/AED, my approach combines empathetic communication with strong ethics, significantly improving client quality of life. Reliable PSW enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION WORKER
LOFT Community Services
Markham, ON
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Improved team morale and productivity through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Personal Support Worker
PARKVIEW HOMES
Markham, ON
09.2022 - 06.2023
- 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 patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- 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.
Education
GED -
CJ HEALTH CARE COLLEGE
06.2021
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Compassionate Care
- Recreational Activities
- Multitasking and Organization
- ADL Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Ethics
- Certified in CPR/AED
- First Aid Certification
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION WORKER
LOFT Community Services
01.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Support Worker
PARKVIEW HOMES
09.2022 - 06.2023
GED -
CJ HEALTH CARE COLLEGE