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Shamirah Nantume

Cornwall,Canada

Summary

Offering compassionate and patient-focused approach, ready to thrive in supportive environment. Brings understanding of basic healthcare protocols and techniques, as well as strong communication skills. Ready to use and develop caregiving and assistance skills in personal support worker role.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Agape
  • Sorting, organizing and hanging clothing, arranging display shelves and maintaining the appearance of the sales floor.

Volunteer

Alzheimer's Society
  • Assisting with filing and photocopying, promoting and selling tickets for fundraisers.

Personal Support Worker

Sandfield Place
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

PSW-Student Placement

OCAPDD/Open Hands
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Cleaned the house and managed laundry
  • Served meals, fed and supervised meals to stop the risks of dysphagia.
  • Maintained a very good rapport by interacting with clients and the employees.
  • Maintained high levels of quality control with meticulous attention to detail in all performed tasks.
  • Prioritized urgent repair requests, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical issues.
  • Increased workplace safety with thorough inspections and regular equipment maintenance.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Removed trash and recyclables at end of each shift and disposed of items in proper receptacles.
  • Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.

PSW (Student Placement)

Sandfield Place
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
  • Supported patients' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reduced risk of falls by consistently conducting safety checks in the home environment and implementing preventive measures.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clients' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Clinical Rotations

Glen Stor Dun Lodge
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Helped clients with daily activities of living like toileting, baths, dressing.
  • Observed and reported to the supervisor client's physical and emotional behavioral conditions.
  • Provided companionship so that clients feel safe and comfortable around me.

Education

Personal Support Worker -

St. James Catholic Education Centre High School
Smiths Falls, ON
02.2024

OSSD -

TR Leger School
06.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Islamic University in Uganda
03.2013

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Adaptability
  • Compassionate
  • Attention to detail
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Positive attitude

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Gentle Persuasive Approach
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certificate
  • Feeding Certificate
  • WHMIS training certificate
  • Worker health and safety awareness in 4 steps

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Sandfield Place
07.2024 - Current

PSW-Student Placement

OCAPDD/Open Hands
05.2024 - 06.2024

PSW (Student Placement)

Sandfield Place
05.2024 - 06.2024

Clinical Rotations

Glen Stor Dun Lodge
03.2024 - 04.2024

OSSD -

TR Leger School

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Islamic University in Uganda

Volunteer

Agape

Volunteer

Alzheimer's Society

Personal Support Worker -

St. James Catholic Education Centre High School

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