Shyam Patel
North York,ON
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Worker with experience in providing emotional and physical support to clients in home care settings. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to manage stressful situations effectively. Previously contributed to improving quality of life for individuals by creating comfortable environments, promoting independence, and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
One kenton place
Northyork , Ontario
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Provide care for clients with cognitive impairments, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, using person-centered approaches.
Personal Support Worker
Westpark LTC
Toronto, Ontario
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Help clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Aid in transferring, repositioning, and lifting clients using proper body mechanics, or assistive devices such as mechanical lifts or wheelchairs.
- Prepare meals, and assist with feeding as required.
- Observe and document changes in clients' physical or mental health, such as weight loss, skin changes, or emotional distress.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Home Care Assistant (Volunteer)
CAREPARTNERS
Toronto, Ontario
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Humber College
Toronto, ONOntario College Certificate - Environmental Science
Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie, ON04-2024
Skills
- Household organization
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Healthcare documentation
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Rehabilitation assistance
- Health monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
One kenton place
11.2024 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Westpark LTC
08.2024 - 11.2024
Home Care Assistant (Volunteer)
CAREPARTNERS
05.2024 - 07.2024
Ontario College Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Humber College
Ontario College Certificate - Environmental Science
Algoma University
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