Sharifah Nalubega
Toronto,ON
Summary
A compassionate and experienced Personal Support Worker focused on providing safe mobility support and assisting clients with daily living needs. Skilled in helping patients move around personal and public spaces and turning and positioning bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Committed to promoting self-esteem and general wellness of clients.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Hawthorne Place Care Centre
08.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- 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.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- 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.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Education
Elderly Care
Kings College Hospital London
UAE01.2023
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
UMS Healthcare College
2770 Dufferin St North York01.2025
Skills
- Problem Identification
- Caring Companionship
- Attentive to People
- First Aid Certification
- Range of motion exercises
- Client Requirements
- Bedside Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Independent living
- Wound Care
- Household Cleaning
- Client Education
- Diet and Nutrition
- Patient Ambulation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Graduate certificate :Personal Support Worker
1.First Aid&AED Level C Meet Canadian standard
2.GPA-Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia
3.Mask Fitting
4.Covide 19 vaccine
5.Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Hawthorne Place Care Centre
08.2024 - 12.2024
Elderly Care
Kings College Hospital London
Graduate Certificate - Personal Support Worker
UMS Healthcare College
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