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Sarah Baker

Parry Sound

Summary

Dynamic and self-motivated Personal Support Worker accustomed to a fast paced and physically demanding workload.

Able to grasp new concepts quickly and adapt to new routines/information/requirements.

Organized and reliable, I excel in fostering trust-based relationships while managing to stay focused and on task.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker/ Independent Living Assist

The Friends
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients living with a physical disability through all aspects of their daily living needs, while maintaining self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Driving to and from clients homes to provide assisted living care within the community.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among team members.
  • Enhanced client comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Farm Operations Manager/Lead Grower

Migizi Gardens
10.2023 - Current


  • Responsible for the daily operations of a hydroponic lettuce and leafy green farm.
  • Seeding, transplanting, pruning, harvesting, packaging and delivering lettuces, leafy greens and herbs.
  • Monitoring and correcting PH balance/EC levels in runways and seedling tanks with careful measurements of fertilizers and salts.
  • Knowledge of hydroponic technology; sensors, programs, meters, pumps etc
  • Conducted regular product reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.

Cottage Cleaner/Painter

Self Employed
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Cleaned and sanitized client homes and cottages according to established protocols.
  • Painted the interior and exterior of cottages in the Parry Sound/Georgian Bay Area.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.

Education

Personal Support Worker -

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON
08.2008

Skills

    High energy

    Self motivated

    Task oriented

    Organized

    Reliable

    Great interpersonal skills

Languages

English
Full Professional

Hobbies

•Trail and Distance Running•

Completed The Niagara Falls Marathon, Oct 2023.

Run in multiple half marathons/trail runs throughout year.

•Hiking

• Kayaking

• Gardening

Timeline

Personal Support Worker/ Independent Living Assist

The Friends
11.2024 - Current

Farm Operations Manager/Lead Grower

Migizi Gardens
10.2023 - Current

Cottage Cleaner/Painter

Self Employed
03.2020 - 11.2023

Personal Support Worker -

Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sarah Baker