Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Language
Timeline
Shikha Gurung

Shikha Gurung

PSW Student
Scarborough,ON

Summary

Dedicated personal support worker student with expertise in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to communicate effectively and provide compassionate support. Strong commitment to adhering to infection control procedures.

Work History

Personal Support Worker Student

Scarborough Health Network Centenary Site Medicine Unit
Scarborough, ON
05.2026 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Communicated patient needs effectively with healthcare staff and families for coordinated care.
  • Maintained cleanliness of patient areas and equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Supported patients in mobility exercises as directed by staff to enhance physical health.
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient comfort levels to nursing team for timely intervention.
  • Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for compliance and continuity.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening and emotional support techniques.
  • Respected cultural diversity while providing personalized services to clients from various backgrounds.

Lab Skills

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON
01.2026 - Current
  • Measured and recorded vital signs accurately, promptly reporting abnormalities to support timely medical interventions.
  • Facilitated ambulation, positioning, and safe transfers using proper body mechanics and lift equipment to ensure client safety.
  • Completed bedmaking, feeding assistance and elimination support following safety and infection-control standards.
  • Provided hygiene, grooming, dressing, and oral care to enhance client dignity and comfort.
  • Applied DIPPS principles consistently to promote client independence and respect.

Education

Personal Support Worker

Centennial College Morning Side Campus, Scarborough
01.2026 - Current
  • Ranked in Top 10% of class
  • Scholarship Recipient
  • Member of the OPSWA student member

PG in Advanced Professional Accounting

School of Continuing Studies, York University, North York
09.2024 - 05.2025

MBA - Management

Pokhara University, Pokhara, Nepal
08-2020

Skills

  • Patient mobility support
  • Personal care support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control procedures
  • Health records management

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid/ BLS (March, 2026)
  • WHMIS (March, 2026)
  • Food Handling (April, 2026)
  • Dementia Foundation Course (May, 2026)
  • Infection Prevention and Control (June, 2026)
  • Code Policy (May, 2026)

Language

  • Hindi
  • Nepali
  • English
  • French (beginner)

Timeline

Personal Support Worker Student - Scarborough Health Network Centenary Site Medicine Unit
05.2026 - Current
Centennial College Morning Side Campus - , Personal Support Worker
01.2026 - Current
Lab Skills - Centennial College
01.2026 - Current
School of Continuing Studies, York University - , PG in Advanced Professional Accounting
09.2024 - 05.2025
Pokhara University - MBA, Management
Shikha GurungPSW Student