Urica Hazelwood
Etobicoke,ON
Summary
As a personal support worker, My vow is to help aged and young adults live active and fulfilling lives by providing support to physically disabled adults with activities of daily living and while maintaining client independence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Region Of Peel (Malton Village)
03.2019 - Current
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients every two hours to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted residents with activity of daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Deliver effective and efficient resident focused care that promotes residents needs, Dignity, and indidvuality of each resident and staff member.
- Participate in all aspects of care to ensure residents and families, Physical, Social, psychological and Spiritual needs are met directed by the care plan.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reports residents changing on going conditions to Registered staff on duty.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provides supervision and/or assistance to residents in the activities of daily living including eating, grooming, bathing, toileting, and transfers as per residents care plan
- Experienced with various clinical conditions including Dementia, Parkinson Disease, Diabetes and Alzheimer's.
- Follow all policies and procedures, established by the organization as they pertain to employee conduct and performance.
- Support residents and families by communicating and involving them in provision of their own care when possible.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Personal Support Worker
Right At Home Canada(Home Health Care Services)
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
Education
CPR/AED/BLS Training -
Toronto Red Cross
01.2023
Dipolma - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
Toronto, ON06.2015
High School Diploma -
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06.2011
Skills
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage work load
- Excellent attendance record
- Skilled in Point Of Care documentation
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to work effectively with team members in any stressful environment
- Demonstrates problem solving abilities, in addition to learning them back to the right solution
- Passionate about helping clients and their families meet challenges of aging with Dignity
- Excellent communications skill written and oral, interpersonal skills
- Recognized timely observing clients physical and emotional conditions
- Posses technical strong skills that helps maintain professional approach with residents as well as to build and enduring relationship with them
- Ability to adapt well in an team environment
Additional Information
Covid-19 Vaccinations(3 Doses)
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Region Of Peel (Malton Village)
03.2019 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Right At Home Canada(Home Health Care Services)
01.2018 - 04.2018
CPR/AED/BLS Training -
Toronto Red Cross
Dipolma - Personal Support Worker
Medix College
High School Diploma -
York Memorial Collegiate Institute
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