Compassionate Personal Support Worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Fitness Instructor
Aedis Movement Studio
07.2024 - Current
Teaching fitness classes to clients with disabilities, recovering from knee/hip surgeries, helping build strength, balance and confidence.
Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
Designed innovative fitness plans to keep clients engaged.
Personal Support Worker
Private Home Care
01.2022 - Current
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
Niagara Health - WFCC
04.2021 - 11.2022
Worked closely with the healthcare team to enhance the care experience and patient outcomes
Supported patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to reporting nurse.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Documented vitals in clinic upon arrival
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Manor
10.2018 - 04.2021
Provided personal care services to residents, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
Assisted with feeding, ensuring residents' dietary needs were met
Supported patients with mobility, transfers, and safe toileting
Worked collaboratively with the team to deliver patient-centered care
Promoted independence, dignity, and comfort for patients through personalized care
Personal Support Worker
Albright Manor
05.2018 - 10.2018
Provided personal care services to residents, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
Assisted with feeding, ensuring residents' dietary needs were met
Supported patients with mobility, transfers, and safe toileting
Worked collaboratively with the team to deliver patient-centered care
PSW Student
Greater Niagara General Hospital, Trillium Complex Care Unit
05.2018 - 05.2018
Performed personal care tasks for patients, including bed baths, feeding, and assisting with daily routines
Assisted with patient transfers using ceiling lifts and pivot techniques
Completed 112 practicum hours as part of PSW training
PSW Student
Albright Manor
03.2018 - 04.2018
Assisted with personal care, including bathing, feeding, and dressing
Supported residents during morning and evening routines and assisted with toileting needs
Worked with lift equipment (sit-to-stand and sling lifts) to support patient transfers
Completed 200 practicum hours
Retail Manager
Fielding Estate Winery
07.2016 - 02.2017
Managed and supervised retail staff, scheduling, and time-off requests
Conducted staff training and ensured continuous product knowledge development
Organized and maintained retail inventory, managed merchandise ordering, and handled store displays
Administered social media accounts and assisted with event planning and execution
Handled invoicing, filing, and order fulfillment for retail and wholesale clients
Retail Sales Associate
Fielding Estate Winery
04.2014 - 07.2016
Provided customer service, wine sales, and tastings in the retail store
Operated POS system, stocked inventory, and ensured a clean and organized store
Supervised opening and closing shifts, ensuring smooth operation during each shift
Retail Sales
Daniel Lenko Estate Winery
09.2011 - 04.2014
Assisted with customer service, wine sales, and tastings in the winery’s tasting room
Supported general winery tasks, including bottling, labeling, and basic lab work