VERGINIA SIMPSON
Barrie,Canada
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid history of delivering exceptional personal support and care. Known for collaborative approach and reliable in adapting to changing needs. Adept in patient care and communication, embodying empathy and attentiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Private Care Giver
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- 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.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Personal Support Worker
Independent Living Services of Simcoe County
03.2016 - 01.2023
- Assisted clients with their mobility and activities of daily living, in their homes out in the community
- 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.
Personal Support Worker
Bradford Valley Long Term Care
06.2004 - 10.2015
- Assisted residents with meals and activities of daily living
- Provided help with personal care, cared for Dementia and Alzheimer and residents on the Dementia Unit
- 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.
Education
Certificate in Dementia Learning Experiences - Health Sciences
Conestoga College
Kitchener11-2023
Medical Terminology Certificate - Health Sciences
George Brown College
Toronto04-2019
GED -
Ministry of Education
Toronto, ON08-2001
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Sciences
Simcoe District Board of Education
Bradford, ON06-2004
Skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Social support
- Patient care
- Privacy and confidentiality
Languages spoken and written
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Private Care Giver
02.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Support Worker
Independent Living Services of Simcoe County
03.2016 - 01.2023
Personal Support Worker
Bradford Valley Long Term Care
06.2004 - 10.2015
Certificate in Dementia Learning Experiences - Health Sciences
Conestoga College
Medical Terminology Certificate - Health Sciences
George Brown College
GED -
Ministry of Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Health Sciences
Simcoe District Board of Education
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