Savanha Arbuckel
Pickering,Canada
Summary
Possesses a strong foundation in compassionate care, effective communication, and problem-solving developed in a community care environment. Poised to transition into a new field where these skills can create a positive impact. Eager to leverage empathy, compassion, and patience to drive meaningful change and contribute to team success. Committed to applying a unique blend of interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to foster collaboration and innovation. Excited to embrace new challenges and opportunities for growth in a dynamic setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Care
NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
Toronto, ON
11.2025 - Current
- Provide compassionate personal care support to clients in their homes including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing and hygiene assistance.
- Encourage independence, dignity, and respect while supporting activities of daily living.
- Follow infection control, safety practices, and confidentiality policies at all times.
- Document daily care activities and maintain accurate client records and reports.
- Assist with medication reminders as directed by care plan.
- Monitor and report changes in clients' physical, emotional, or cognitive condition to supervisors or nurses.
- Assist with safe mobility, transfers, positioning and use of walkers, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids.
- Support clients with meal preparation, feeding assistance, and hydration following dietary needs or restrictions as well as light housekeeping maintaining a safe, clean environment.
Clinical Placement
AgeCare Trilogy Long-Term Care
Scarborough, ON
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided compassionate, person-centered care under supervision of Registered Practical Nurses.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, promptly reporting changes in condition.
- Applied infection control practices to maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Supported residents with dementia and palliative needs, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Collaborated with nurses and support staff to meet individualized care plans.
- 300 HOURS COMPLETED
Front End Supervisor
FreshCo
Markham, ON
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided excellent customer service, resolved issues, and processed transactions efficiently.
- Supervised and assisted team members during high-volume hours.
- Maintained store cleanliness, organization, and safety standards.
- Responsibly handling bookkeeping and cash management duties, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions, and maintaining detailed records, resulting in efficient financial reporting and effective decision-making.
- Successfully identified and addressed performance and personnel issues affecting team morale and productivity, resulting in improved team performance and increased efficiency.
Education
Skill Trade Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trios College
OSSD Certificate - undefined
Dr. John M Denison Secondary School
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring and documentation(TPR, BP)
- Infection Prevention And Control (PPE Hand Hygiene, Isolation Protocols)
- Dementia And Cognitive Support
- Palliative And Restorative Care
- Nutrition And Hydration Assistance
- Collaboration With Nurses And Healthcare Team
- Strong Communication,Empathy and Reliability
- Personal Care Assistance (Bathing, Dressing Toileting,Grooming)
- Safe Patient Handling And Mobility (Medical Devices, Lifts, Fall Prevention
- Patient care documentation
- Patient-centered care approach
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED Training - 2025-07-31
- GPA Training - 2025-07-15
- Certified Personal Support Worker, NACC - 2025-11-08
- HSCPOA Registration- 2025-12-17
Timeline
Community Care
NHI Nursing & Homemakers Inc.
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Placement
AgeCare Trilogy Long-Term Care
08.2025 - 10.2025
Front End Supervisor
FreshCo
10.2022 - 04.2024
OSSD Certificate - undefined
Dr. John M Denison Secondary School
Skill Trade Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Trios College