Rhea Aquino
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with hands-on experience in long-term care and retirement home settings. Skilled in providing person-centred care and assisting with activities of daily living while promoting residents’ dignity, safety, and comfort. Experienced in supporting individuals with dementia, mobility limitations, and complex care needs. Known for patience, empathy, and strong teamwork in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker (Full-Time)
Accela Staff Inc. – Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
Stouffville, ON
09.2025 - Current
- Assist residents with basic personal care needs such as bathing, clothing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene
- Help clients move safely, including walking and transferring between beds, wheelchairs, and other equipment
- Support mealtime routines by preparing food, feeding residents as needed, and monitoring their consumption
- Offer warm companionship and emotional backing to improve general well-being
- Monitor and communicate any physical or emotional changes in residents; ensure all care given is documented accurately
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas by performing light housekeeping in resident rooms and common spaces
- Collaborate with nurses and staff to address each resident's care requirements and goals
- To ensure everyone's safety, follow all safety standards and infection control protocols
- Make beds and maintain patients' rooms
- Reporting changes in client behaviour and condition
- Supported mobility and transfers using safe body mechanics and mechanical lifts.
- Provided specialized care for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Knowledge in using POC (Point of Care).
Personal Support Worker (Part-Time)
Modern Angels Agency – Retirement Home
Scarborough, ON
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Assist residents with basic personal care needs such as bathing, clothing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene
- Help clients move safely, including walking and transferring between beds, wheelchairs, and other equipment
- Support mealtime routines by preparing food, feeding residents as needed, and monitoring their consumption
- Offer warm companionship and emotional backing to improve general well-being
- Monitor and communicate any physical or emotional changes in residents; ensure all care given is documented accurately
- Maintain cleanliness in living areas by performing light housekeeping in resident rooms and common spaces
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Humber College
Toronto, ON01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cagayan State University
Philippines01-2014
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
- Mobility and Transfer Assistance (including mechanical lifts)
- Personal Hygiene and Grooming Support
- Feeding and Nutritional Assistance
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Observation and Reporting
- Compassionate Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Safety and Fall Prevention
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- WHMIS
- MOL 4 Step Training
- Infection control in health care
- Criminal records and judicial matters check
AVAILABILITY
- Fulltime
- Willing to relocate
Timeline
Personal Support Worker (Full-Time)
Accela Staff Inc. – Mon Sheong Stouffville Long-Term Care Centre
09.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker (Part-Time)
Modern Angels Agency – Retirement Home
05.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Cagayan State University
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Humber College