SHAMIRAH NANTUME
Cornwall,ON
Summary
Offering compassionate and patient-focused approach, ready to thrive in supportive environment and bring an 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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Agape
Cornwall, Ontario
12.2023 - Current
- 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
Open Hands (OCAPDD)
Cornwall, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Administer medication and monitor health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team.
- Monitor patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Assist with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders of approximately 10 clients
- Facilitate mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Document vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Support clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Support meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Consult with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitor client vital signs, administer medications, and track behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assist patients with self-administered medications.
- I do laundry, change sheets and make beds to keep patients bedrooms clean.
- Cook meals and assist patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- I build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Support social activities, fostering community engagement among residents.
- Conduct light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
Personal Support Worker
Sandfield Place
Cornwall, ON
07.2024 - Current
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Provide safe mobility support to help patients move around in personal and public spaces.
- Build strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assist clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Implement strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintaining clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Homes
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of living spaces, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Documented care plans and progress notes accurately for effective communication with the care team.
- Advocated for resident needs, promoting autonomy and quality of life improvements.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
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.
- 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.
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
OSSD -
TR Leger School
06.2024
Personal Support Worker - undefined
St. James Catholic Education Centre High School
Smiths Falls, ON02.2024
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
LANGUAGES
English - Professional Working
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
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Open Hands (OCAPDD)
07.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Southbridge Homes
07.2024 - 01.2025
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
Volunteer
Agape
12.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Alzheimer's Society
Personal Support Worker - undefined
St. James Catholic Education Centre High School
OSSD -
TR Leger School
Bachelor of Arts Education -
Islamic University in Uganda