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Sarah Obayuwana

Thunder Bay

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with hands-on experience supporting residents in long-term care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, dementia care, palliative support, and promoting dignity, safety, and independence for residents. Friendly & engaging with strong attention to details, team player with a deep commitment to fostering a respectful, caring environment.

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Work History

Personal Support Worker

The Village of Taunton Mills Long Term Care
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Provided compassionate support to individuals with diverse needs and backgrounds.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement personalized support strategies.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in client environments, ensuring safety standards.
  • Communicated effectively with clients and families to address concerns and preferences.
  • Provide holistic care to residents in a long-term care setting, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
  • Support residents with dementia and other cognitive impairments, using patience, validation, and redirection techniques.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitor and document residents’ physical and emotional status, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff.
  • Apply proper infection control measures to reduce the risk of illness and maintain a clean, safe environment.
  • Ensure safe lifts and transfers using mechanical lifts and assistive devices according to resident care plans.
  • Provide compassionate palliative and end-of-life care, prioritizing dignity, comfort, and family support.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Education

Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College
North York, ON.
01-2025

Human Resources, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Trent University
Durham, ON
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
01-2007

Skills

  • Resident-Centered Long-Term Care
  • Assistance with ADLs (bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, dressing)
  • Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care (Gentle Persuasive Approaches)
  • Safe Transfers, Mobility & Mechanical Lifts
  • Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)
  • Palliative & End-of-Life Care
  • Personal safety awareness
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Emotional & Social Support
  • Nutritional & Feeding Assistance
  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • WHMIS, CPR & First Aid
  • Patient care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Advanced Food Safety

Certification

  • NACC Personal Support Worker
  • Standard First Aid/CPR
  • Maskfit (N953M)
  • Advanced Food Safety Awareness Certified
  • WHMIS-Aix Safety
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach in Dementia Care.

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

The Village of Taunton Mills Long Term Care
06.2025 - 07.2025

Personal Support Worker

Alpha Career College

Human Resources, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Trent University

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Sarah Obayuwana