Saurav Gyawali
Sudbury,ON
Summary
Personal Support Worker graduate from Cambrian College with hands-on experience as a Support Worker in elder care. Skilled in providing safe, respectful, and resident-centered care, including full assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), safe patient handling (Hoyer lift, sit-to-stand transfers), mobility support, and emotional companionship. Strong understanding of infection control, safety procedures, and maintaining dignity and independence of residents. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and calm performance in high-responsibility care environments. Seeking to contribute strong clinical skills, compassion, and professionalism to a long-term care or healthcare facility committed to quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Disaster Assistant (PDA) Volunteer
Canadian Red Cross
Sudbury, Canada
07.2025 - Current
- Supported individuals and families during emergency situations
- Provided emotional support, comfort, and basic needs assistance
- Collaborated with Red Cross teams to ensure client safety
- Developed empathy, patience, and effective communication skills
Housekeeper (Part-Time)
Holiday Inn
Sudbury, Canada
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in guest rooms
- Demonstrated attention to detail and time management
- Provided friendly and professional service to guests
PSW Placement
Finlandia Village
Sudbury, Canada
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and companionship
- Built trusting relationships and supported resident well-being
- Successfully supported a resident recovering from a fall, helping them regain mobility and confidence, while ensuring safety and comfort
- Gained hands-on experience in seniors care.
Support Worker
Prashanti Briddha Ashram,
Surkhet, Karnali
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted elderly residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, and mobility support at Prashanti Briddha Ashram.
- Organized and participated in recreational games, social activities, and companionship programs to support residents’ emotional well-being and encourage social interaction.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment, assisted with meals and daily routines, and communicated respectfully with residents and staff members.
Education
Personal Support Worker Program -
Cambrian College
Sudbury, ON04.2026
Skills
- Compassionate and resident-centered care
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Safely handled Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and resident transfers
- Safe patient handling, transfers, and mobility support
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Infection prevention and control practices
- Ability to provide emotional support and companionship
- Team collaboration in healthcare environments
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Observation, documentation, and reporting skills
- Professionalism, patience, and reliability
- Recreation and social activity support for residents
- Maintaining residents’ dignity, privacy, and safety
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Knowledge of PPE and workplace safety procedures
- Adaptability and problem-solving in resident care situations
Certification
• CPR & First Aid Certification
• Food Handling and Food Safety Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check Certificate
• Safety Training (PSW Program)
• Infection Control Certificate
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program – Cambrian College
•Workplace Safety and WHMIS Training
•Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Training (Hoyer lift, transfer techniques)
•Privacy and Confidentiality Training (PHIPA/HIPAA awareness)
• Indigenous Awareness Training
•Mental Health Awareness in Healthcare Settings
• Food Handling and Food Safety Certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check Certificate
• Safety Training (PSW Program)
• Infection Control Certificate
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program – Cambrian College
•Workplace Safety and WHMIS Training
•Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Training (Hoyer lift, transfer techniques)
•Privacy and Confidentiality Training (PHIPA/HIPAA awareness)
• Indigenous Awareness Training
•Mental Health Awareness in Healthcare Settings
Volunteer Experience
- Canadian Red Cross, Sudbury, ON, Personal Disaster Assistant (PDA) Volunteer, 07/01/25, Present, Supported individuals and families during emergency situations, Provided emotional support, comfort, and basic needs assistance, Collaborated with Red Cross teams to ensure client safety, Developed empathy, patience, and effective communication skills
- Kathmandu Mini Maker Fair, Kathmandu, Nepal- assisting with event setup, visitor support, and coordination of activities. Gained teamwork, communication, and organizational skills in a community-based innovation event.
Professional References
- Atilio Costo Vitali, Medical Director, Health Science North (HSN), 705-988-3048, a.costavitali@gmail.com
- Tresia Lamb, Clinical Instructor (CI), 705-561-9908, tresia.lamb@cambriancollege.ca
- Jenni McDonald, Site Supervisor, Red Cross Society, jenni.mcdonald@redcross.ca
- Francoise Gravelle, PSW Coordinator, Cambrian College, francoise.gravelle@cambriancollege.ca
Accomplishments
Best Team Work Award - PSW 2026 Cambrian College
Timeline
PSW Placement
Finlandia Village
01.2026 - 04.2026
Personal Disaster Assistant (PDA) Volunteer
Canadian Red Cross
07.2025 - Current
Housekeeper (Part-Time)
Holiday Inn
10.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Prashanti Briddha Ashram,
01.2022 - 05.2024
Personal Support Worker Program -
Cambrian College