Tania Agostinho
ON
Summary
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.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
River Gardens
Stratford, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Provided emotional support to clients while encouraging independence.
- Educated family members on proper care techniques for their loved one.
Personal Support Worker
The Westmount Ltc
Kitchener, ON
08.2004 - Current
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Personal Support Worker
Fairview Mennonite home
Cambridge , ON
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Personal Support Worker
Genesis Comfort Care
Kitchener, ON
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
Psw Certificate - Personal Support Worker
St Louis
Kitchener, ON07.2004
High School Diploma -
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
Kitchener, ON06.2000
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal planning
- Patient Care
- Client documentation
- First aid and safety
- Compassionate client care
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Organizational skills
- PPE use
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Gentle Persuasive Approach
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
River Gardens
09.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Fairview Mennonite home
10.2019 - 03.2020
Personal Support Worker
Genesis Comfort Care
05.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Support Worker
The Westmount Ltc
08.2004 - Current
Psw Certificate - Personal Support Worker
St Louis
High School Diploma -
Resurrection Catholic Secondary School
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