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Samantha Parish

Ottawa,ON

Summary

To help people live active and fulfilling lives by providing support to physical disabled adults with activities of daily living and while maintaining residence independence. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Sienna Senior Living (Granite Ridge)
03.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Personal Support Worker

TOH,CHEO/Carecor
5 2021 - 10.2023
  • Assisting with personal hygiene, eating and exercise
  • Aiding the transfer of patients such as from a wheelchair to a bed and vice versa
  • Moving patients from one place to another via gurney or wheelchair
  • Monitoring patient food and water intake and bathroom habits.

Mobile Laboratory Assistant

Lifelabs/Carecor
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Welcomes customers upon arrival making them feel safe
  • Reviews all necessary paperwork is complete and accurate and engages customer privately to verify information
  • Ensures a safe, comfortable, efficient and personalized experience with specimen collection
  • Prepares specimens and packages accurately for transport following every detail of the Standard of Practice (SOP).

Personal Support Worker

St.Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Administered bedside or personal care such as tabulation or personal hygiene assistance
  • Prepared and maintained records of residence progress and care provided, reporting changes in conditions to the charge nurse
  • Performed hourly routine checks ensuring residents safety
  • Floated between floors assisting team due to staff shortage.

Education

OSSD -

Adult High School
Ottawa, ON

Personal Support Worker Diploma -

City Adult Learning Center
Toronto, ON
06.2015

Placements

  • Clinical Placement, Leisureworld Caregiving Center, O'Connor Court
  • Community Placement, Leisureworld Caregiving Center, Ellesmere

Professional Development

  • Dementia & Palliative Care for PSW's & Health Care Professionals - 2015
  • Swallowing & Safe Feeding - 2015
  • U-First Workshop - 2015
  • PSW FORUM

Awards

  • CPR and First Aid - 2020
  • Food Handler's Certification - 2014
  • N-95 Mask Fit Test Certified - 2020
  • WHMIS Certification - 2014
  • Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps Certificate - 2015
  • Vice-Principal Award - 2015

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Sienna Senior Living (Granite Ridge)
03.2024 - Current

Mobile Laboratory Assistant

Lifelabs/Carecor
02.2021 - 04.2021

Personal Support Worker

St.Patrick's Home
08.2020 - 12.2020

Personal Support Worker

TOH,CHEO/Carecor
5 2021 - 10.2023

OSSD -

Adult High School

Personal Support Worker Diploma -

City Adult Learning Center

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