Shiela Buchanan
St.-Charles,ON
Summary
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Janitorial Worker
Inside and Out Property Maintenance
Woodstock, Ontario
07.2021 - 10.2024
- Maintained washrooms, cafeterias and offices
- Transport waste and recycle to designated disposal area according to regulations.
- Tidied up storage closets and First aid rooms
- Cleaned microwaves and fridges in Hotspots.
Personal Support Worker
Caring Servives for Seniors
Embro, Ontario
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry, bedding changes and light floor and counter cleaning.
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners
Woodstock, Ontario
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living in their own homes
- Helped clients get into bed and feel comfortable
- Social interaction and some respite.
Food and Beverage Cashier
Tim Hortons
Woodstock, ON
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked both independently and as part of a team to maintain positive franchise reputation.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable health codes regarding food handling procedures.
- Operated the point of sale system to process payments from customers quickly and accurately.
Personal Support Worker
People Care
Tavistock, Ontario
04.2009 - 03.2017
- Ensured that all necessary supplies are available for providing quality patient care.
- Behaviour modification
- Observed clinical conditions of patients while providing direct patient care services.
Respite Care Provider
Victorian Order of Nurses
Woodstock, Ontario
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Monitored client progress and documented any changes or issues.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients.
- Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client.
- Cared for developmentally and physically challenged clients
- Planned short trips for clients.
- Helped clients with Activities of Daily Living.
Education
PSW Certificate - Personal Support Work
G.A Wheable Center
Woodstock, Ontario06-2009
GED -
Huron Park Secondary School
Woodstock, ON06-1992
Skills
- Certified PSW with more than 16 years of related experience
- Highly responsible individual with solid work ethic
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Learns and applies new skills quickly
- Works well under pressure and efficiently prioritizes
Certification
- Alzheimer’s Seminar 2010
- Fire Safety 2011
- Mechanical Lift Seminar 2011
- Oral Care Seminar 2012
Timeline
Janitorial Worker
Inside and Out Property Maintenance
07.2021 - 10.2024
Personal Support Worker
Caring Servives for Seniors
02.2020 - 03.2021
Personal Support Worker
Care Partners
01.2019 - 01.2020
Food and Beverage Cashier
Tim Hortons
01.2019 - 07.2019
Personal Support Worker
People Care
04.2009 - 03.2017
Respite Care Provider
Victorian Order of Nurses
01.2007 - 06.2009
PSW Certificate - Personal Support Work
G.A Wheable Center
GED -
Huron Park Secondary School