Simranjit Kaur (Personal Support Worker)
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated nursing professional with a robust background in healthcare, committed to fostering growth and learning while thriving in fast-paced environments. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from India, a Post-graduate Diploma in Nursing Leadership and Management from Toronto, and a Personal Support Worker diploma, complemented by First Aid and CPR-C certifications. Proven ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively within teams to achieve organizational goals. Eager to leverage skills and expertise to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking healthcare facility.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Torchlite Strategies Inc.
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Help with activities of daily living, including grooming, showering, maintaining hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, feeding.
- Cultivate and nurture strong relationships through active listening, empathy, and courteous communication.
- Facilitate participation in cultural, exercise, and recreational programs to promote sense of belonging and acceptance.
- Generate written reports and update notes detailing outcomes, accomplishments and any issue which necessitate follow-up.
- Following detailed plans, meal preparation and daily schedules tailored to individual needs.
- Proficiency in Personal Protective Equipment use, protocols and cleanliness of room.
Registered Nurse
Dev Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity level and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
Resident Support Worker
Amica Little Lake-Barrie
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Provides respectful services & support to people with dementia.
- Organised and engaged in recreational activities.
- Assist people in daily activities which include bathing, dressing, feeding, and planning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to residents, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Physically and verbally interacted with residents throughout the day.
- Performed all essential ADLs (activities of daily living).
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in the field of resident support work, continuously improving personal effectiveness and care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to resident during challenging times, fostering resilience and promoting mental health.
Registered Nurse
Dev Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Worked in the outpatient department to assist physicians.
- Assists patients with medical needs.
- Worked in the labor unit, assisted during delivery, and provided care to postpartum patients.
- Administration of medication.
- Prepare the patient for examination and explain the procedures.
Intern Nurse
Mohan Dai Hospital and Collage of Nursing
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Assist the patients with medical needs.
- Assisting patients with proper time-to-time check-ups, medication, and procedures.
- Tracking and Evaluating Clinical Data.
- History-taking skills.
- Prepared patients for further examinations.
- Explaining medical procedures to patients before surgery.
- Learned and applied General and Basic Nursing Procedures.
Education
Personal Support Worker diploma -
Georgian College
01.2021
Post-graduate diploma - Nursing Leadership and Management
Seneca College
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Faridkot, Punjab01.2018
Skills
- Utilizes Personal Outcome measures to help people in the achievement of their goals
- Executes all professional duties
- Understanding, implementing, and following plans and daily schedules
- Ensuring the best knowledge outcomes
- Patient-centered dementia care
- Emotional support
- Mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
Languages
Fluent in English, Hindi & Punjabi.
Certification
FIRST AID AND CPR-C
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Torchlite Strategies Inc.
05.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse
Dev Hospital
10.2023 - 03.2024
Resident Support Worker
Amica Little Lake-Barrie
10.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Dev Hospital
11.2018 - 10.2019
Intern Nurse
Mohan Dai Hospital and Collage of Nursing
01.2018 - 01.2018
Post-graduate diploma - Nursing Leadership and Management
Seneca College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Personal Support Worker diploma -
Georgian College
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<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD<ul><li>I done my personal support worker placement in long term. There I maintained a good communication with my clients and my observation skills makes me unique in my job. I gain an experience in working with the old people, dementia patients, and palliative care patient.</li><li>It is really one the best time where I learned to correct my mistakes and, I updated my knowledge in many ways. I worked in a team where we get enough training from the experienced Senior Personal Support Workers.</li><li>Participated in team meetings to discuss patient status and plan for future care needs.</li><li>Encouraged client independence through teaching self-care activities such as eating, grooming and mobility exercises.</li><li>Personal support worker (student placement)</li></ul> at King nursing home LTD
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