Samantha Longmire
Niagara Falls,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Long TermCare. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40 hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Manor & Gardens
11.2018 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient 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 patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
Personal Support Worker
Carring Heart Nursing Service
08.2018 - 09.2018
Personal Support Worker
The Wellington Retirement Home & Long Term Care
01.2004 - 04.2004
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Grand Health Academy
Hamilton, ON01.2004
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Dementia Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Social support
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Palliative Care
- First aid and safety
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Ethics
- Problem-Solving
- Behavioral Management
- PPE Usage
- End of life care
- Documentation
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Flexible Schedule
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Manor & Gardens
11.2018 - 09.2024
Personal Support Worker
Carring Heart Nursing Service
08.2018 - 09.2018
Personal Support Worker
The Wellington Retirement Home & Long Term Care
01.2004 - 04.2004
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Grand Health Academy
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