THAKATHINI GRATIEN PUSHPARAJAH

Personal Support Worker

Spectrum Health Care

04.2017 - Current

Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Contributed to an interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
Coordinated transportation services for clients'' medical appointments or social engagements as needed.
Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
Advocated for client rights and autonomy while navigating the complexities of various healthcare systemssettings.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
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.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.