Samantha Penney
Gander,NL
Summary
Dedicated PCA and Home Support Worker with a proven track record of enhancing patient well-being and independence at Nightingale Manor and other agencies. Excelled in providing compassionate care and emotional support, alongside expert management of vital signs and personal hygiene. Achieved significant improvements in client comfort and safety, demonstrating exceptional behavioral management and patient observation skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Nightingale Manor
Gander, NL
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Home Support Worker
Compassion Homecare
Gander
01.2022 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Home Support Worker
Exploits Homecare Agency
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
08.2013 - Current
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times by actively listening and empathizing with clients'' experiences.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Home Support Worker
Provincial Homecare
Gander
04.2013 - 02.2024
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Managed household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, changes in condition, and communication with healthcare providers for continuity of care purposes.
- Promoted mental stimulation through engaging activities tailored to each client''s interests and abilities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
- Advocated for client needs and preferences in care planning discussions, ensuring their voices were heard and respected.
- Supported physical wellness by assisting clients with exercise routines or therapeutic movement under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
Education
Father Patrick Mercredi Community School
Fort McMurray, AB06.2008
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Meal Preparation
- End of life care
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Transfer Techniques
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Seizure Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
PCA
Nightingale Manor
02.2024 - Current
Home Support Worker
Compassion Homecare
01.2022 - Current
Home Support Worker
Exploits Homecare Agency
08.2013 - Current
Home Support Worker
Provincial Homecare
04.2013 - 02.2024
Father Patrick Mercredi Community School