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Vanessa Wallace

Summary

Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with extensive experience at Trillium Health Partners, skilled in patient monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through effective communication and mobility assistance. Committed to maintaining safety protocols and delivering high-quality care in acute settings.

Healthcare professional with proven track record in patient care and support. Consistently contributes to team success and patient satisfaction by maintaining high standards and adapting to dynamic situations. Known for excellent bedside manner and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Trillium Health Partners
10.2009 - Current

Working as a member of the care- giving team on the Coronary Care Unit(CCU), assisting the nursing staff to ensure optimal care for patients that are on ventilators and intubulated.

Perform basic patient care functions, assist with patient transfers, repositioning and general range of motion.

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living, ( ie. patient meal set up, feeding, replacing soiled linen, removing and emptying bedpans/urinals, maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients) and other duties assigned.

Patient Care Assistant

Trillium Health Partners
10.2009 - 06.2024

Served as member of the care-giving team on the Geriatric Mental Health, Orthopedics, Respiratory, Oncology, Stroke , Cardiovascular and Medicine units, assisting the nursing staff in the provision of patient care. Delivered meal trays to patients, set up and fed patients as necessary, or assisted with meals as required( opening packages, making patients comfortable, and documenting food consumption). Assisted with ambulation, toileting, bathing and personal hygiene functions. Provided physical assistance to patients by assisting with lifts and transfers. Performed various care duties & related non-professional activities necessary in meeting patient's personal needs and comfort. Assisted in provision of a safe , clean and comfortable environment, including carrying out cleaning and infection control activities. Reported all concerns voiced by patients and their families. Alerted team members when any change or concern about patient's condition aroused.

Personal Support Worker

City of Toronto
06.2016 - 01.2024

Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Personal Support Worker

Hospice Vaughan
07.2021 - 01.2023

Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Provided care for before and after death

Personal Support Worker

Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre
08.2009 - 06.2011

Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.

Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.

Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.

Personal Support Worker

Kristus Darzs Latvian Home
06.2004 - 06.2010

Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

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.

Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.

Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.

Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.

Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.

Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.

Education

No Degree - Personal Support Worker Certificate

City Adult Learning Centre
06-2004

High School Diploma -

Scarborough Centre For Alternative Learning
Toronto, ON
06-1996

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Emotional support
  • Basic life support
  • Documentation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient monitoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Feeding assistance
  • Organizational skills
  • Mobility assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient positioning
  • Patient services
  • Team collaboration
  • Acute care

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Hospice Vaughan
07.2021 - 01.2023

Personal Support Worker

City of Toronto
06.2016 - 01.2024

Patient Care Assistant

Trillium Health Partners
10.2009 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Trillium Health Partners
10.2009 - 06.2024

Personal Support Worker

Peel Manor Long Term Care Centre
08.2009 - 06.2011

Personal Support Worker

Kristus Darzs Latvian Home
06.2004 - 06.2010

No Degree - Personal Support Worker Certificate

City Adult Learning Centre

High School Diploma -

Scarborough Centre For Alternative Learning
Vanessa Wallace