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Vanessa Knelsen

St.thomas,ON

Summary

Organized, dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team needs and goals. Hardworking and passionate. Ready to help our team achieve success. Team player who is ready to take on new challenges.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Closing The Gap Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Personal Support Worker

Wright Rehab
11.2015 - 10.2021
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Education

Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant

Westervelt College
London, ON
05.2010

Diploma - Health Care Aide /personal Support Worker

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Sudbury, ON
12.1995

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Care
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Stress management
  • Behavior management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Closing The Gap Healthcare
10.2022 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Wright Rehab
11.2015 - 10.2021

Diploma - Medical Laboratory Assistant

Westervelt College

Diploma - Health Care Aide /personal Support Worker

Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology

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