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Varinder Kaur

North York,ON

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience at Alexis Lodge, skilled in patient-focused care and mobility assistance. Successfully fostered independence and well-being through empathetic support and effective problem-solving. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and maintain safety, enhancing client satisfaction and trust in healthcare services.

Work History

Intern

Alexis Lodge- Retirement Residences
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
  • Demonstrated effective problem-solving abilities in addressing challenges encountered during routine care provision or emergency situations.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients through empathetic listening skills, promoting open dialogue about concerns or questions related to their healthcare experience.

Intern

Senior Persons Living Connected
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Assisted clients in achieving greater independence, fostering a sense of empowerment through guidance and encouragement.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing comprehensive support and resources tailored to individual needs.
  • Organized recreational activities that fostered positive social interactions and improved overall client satisfaction.
  • Maintained professional development through ongoing training courses, staying current on best practices in the field of community support work.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency with personalized case management and resource coordination.
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction and skill development among clients.

Education

A1 Global College, Scarborough

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate
National Association Of Career Colleges(NACC)
03-2025

Skills

  • Supporting personal needs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Safety precautions
  • Patient-focused care
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Feeding assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient lifting
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Dressing assistance
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Transporting patients
  • Basic life support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Dementia care
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Catheter care
  • Behavioral management
  • Nutrition support
  • Medication administration
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Intern

Senior Persons Living Connected
02.2025 - 03.2025

Intern

Alexis Lodge- Retirement Residences
01.2025 - 02.2025

A1 Global College, Scarborough

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate
Varinder Kaur