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Fashionista Smith

Toronto,ON

Summary

Compassionate Personal Support Worker with extensive experience at SRT MED STAFF, specializing in mobility support and emotional assistance. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care strategies and effective communication. Skilled in culinary meal preparation, fostering independence, and providing dignified end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and safety for all clients.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Support Worker

SRT MED STAFF
10.2008 - Current
  • Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
  • Supported clients in mobility and personal hygiene, enhancing overall well-being.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans for clients.
  • Documented client progress and changes in condition, ensuring accurate reporting for care assessments.
  • Developed individualized care strategies to address unique client needs and preferences.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment appropriately when assisting clients with mobility-related tasks or exercises.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University
10-2010

Skills

  • Mobility support
  • Dementia support
  • Assistance with personal hygiene
  • Emotional assistance
  • Direct patient support
  • Client representation
  • End-of-life care
  • Culinary meal preparation
  • Cultural awareness

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Interests

  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Creative Writing
  • Fashion
  • Music

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

SRT MED STAFF
10.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

York University
Fashionista Smith