Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Practical Nursing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Lanark Lodge
12.2023 - Current
Operated patient lift systems to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
Helped patients with mobility exercises, enhancing physical abilities.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
Food Delivery Driver
Valley Eats
06.2021 - 12.2023
Complied with health code standards for safe food handling practices
Learned local roads and used GPS to avoid traffic issues and minimize delays
Handled deliveries on time while safely operating vehicle
Built professional relationships with restaurant staff and regular customers
Processed food orders and payment transactions through mobile app
Planned and completed routes based on current traffic for speedy deliveries
Customer Relations
Rogers Communications
03.2005 - 07.2022
Empowered employees with knowledge and abilities to handle customer concerns
Achieved recovery targets by developing and implementing targeted solutions
Produced accurate quotes, tracked orders and offered real-time information to customers
Investigated customer complaints, identifying and changing processes to remove faults
Personal Support Worker
WeCare Home Health Services
12.2005 - 11.2013
Shopped for clients' food and personal needs at area stores and accompanied clients into establishments
Met clients' emotional needs and improved well-being with caring companionship
Supported patients to continue participating in daily living activities
Delivered empathetic, compassionate and person-centered care to all patients
Bathed, dressed and groomed clients to help service users maintain good hygiene practices
Carried out laundry and shopping tasks for service users
Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment
Prepared meals to meet client nutritional needs
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Algonquin College
Perth, Ontario
01.2025
Personal Support Worker Certificate - undefined
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario
05.2000
Awards
CHAMPLAIN CCAC, CAREGIVER RECOGNITION AWARD, Award in recognition of strength in care, kindness and commitment,2011-05.