SONIA MOHAMMAD
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)
Brampton,ON
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed at S.R.T MEDSTAFF. Excelled in privacy and confidentiality, alongside exceptional relationship-building skills, contributing to a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction. Skilled in dementia care and medication administration, I bring a compassionate approach to enhance client well-being and trust. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Experienced PSW knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Reliable PSW enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
S.R.T MEDSTAFF
07.2023 - Current
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
- Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Personal Support Worker
Sienna Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Personal Support Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
MONTREAL COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Montreal, QC 05.2001 -
Skills
Privacy and confidentiality
Social support
Mobility Assistance
Emotional Support
Patient Care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Compassionate Care
Housekeeping tasks
Medication organization
Client Relationship Management
Dementia Care
Disability Support
Cultural Sensitivity
Meal Preparation
Nutrition Support
Palliative Care
Transportation Services
Recreational Activities
Assistive Technology
Strong Ethics
Behavioral Management
Community Integration
Time Management
Client documentation
Heavy Lifting
Problem-Solving
First aid and safety
Daily living assistance
Verbal and written communication skills
Respectful and Compassionate
Relationship Building
Care Plan Adherence
Documentation
Special Needs Care
Dependable and Responsible
Patient Companionship
End of life care
Basic Housekeeping
PPE Usage
Progress Documentation
Medical office administration
Elderly Care
Flexible Schedule
Physical therapy support
COVID-19 Safety Policies
Medication and Appointment Reminders
Incident Reporting
Medical Records Management
Housekeeping
Multitasking and Organization
Medication Administration
Records Maintenance
Client Transportation
Compassionate communication
Supportive Companionship
Hoyer Lifting Equipment
ADL Assistance
Indirect Patient Care
Chronic Disease Management
Direct Patient Care
Flexible schedule and availability
Complex Problem-Solving
Behavior redirection
Case Management
Patient Management
[Language] Fluency
Medical record-keeping
State regulations knowledge
Nutrition knowledge
Childcare experience
Teamwork and Collaboration
Care Planning
Fast Learner
Caring Companionship
Condition Monitoring
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Family Member Training
Client Education
Chauffeuring
Convalescence Support
Medical chart documentation
Needs Assessment
Physical therapy
Schedule Maintenance
Progress Tracking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
Punjabi
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
S.R.T MEDSTAFF
07.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Sienna Senior Living
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Personal Support Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Supply Chain Management
MONTREAL COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
05.2001 -