Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Sandra Sytsma

Woodstock

Summary

Dedicated Personal Support Worker with a proven track record at HomeStar, enhancing patient wellbeing and independence through exceptional emotional support and mobility assistance. Skilled in dementia care and maintaining privacy, I significantly improved patient comfort and safety. Trained new staff, showcasing leadership and time management excellence.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

HomeStar
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Personal Support Worker

Independant Living
04.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.

Education

Personal Support Worker -

St.Louis
Kitchener, ON
07-2019

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Palliative care
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Meal preparation
  • Meal planning
  • Medication organization
  • Toileting assistance
  • Time management

Certification

Mental Health first aid

CPR/AED level HCP

Fundamentals of hospice palliative care

Gentle persuasive approach in dementia care


Timeline

Personal Support Worker

HomeStar
06.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Independant Living
04.2020 - Current

Personal Support Worker -

St.Louis

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Sandra Sytsma