Caregiver

Sarika Dalal

*** – ** Tuxedo Court 414-***-**** / 414-***-****

Scarborough, ON, M1G 3S5 ************@*****.**

Profile: Certified PSW, experienced in caring for patients with health, mental and behavioural impairments, seeking to offer my expertise and compassionate nature to increasing clients’ quality of independent, active and fulfilling lives

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced in caring for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence, family disruption or palliative care

Skilled in and dedicated to providing elderly, physically or mentally challenged and convalescent clients with personal care and companionship in client's home, long-term care or community-based facilities

Committed to the establishment of therapeutic relationships with clients and families

Dedicated to promoting client dignity, independence, comfort, mobility and safety

In depth knowledge of principles and processes for assessing client’s needs and meeting quality and safety standards for service

Demonstrated familiarity with LTC Home Act and Regulations

Hands-on experience in specimen sampling, handling, sorting and preparation and in performing home management duties under general direction of employer

Organized team player with strong professional ethics and focus on patient confidentiality and cultural sensitivity

Able to work independently on flexible shifts, punctual and empathetic

Personal Support Worker Diploma, First Aid and CPR Certified (Level C), valid driver’s license, computer literate (MS Office, Internet, electronic communication)

WORK HISTORY

Personal Support Worker April-2015 – Current

(Transcare Community Support Services & NHI Nursing & Homemaker Inc.)

work with physically challenged and elderly clients with meeting daily health, safety and hygiene needs: bathing, dressing and grooming, maintaining patient’s quarters

Changing bed linens, cleaned patient areas while ensuring work standards and safety regulations were met

Serving meal trays and assisted clients with feeding as per individual needs

Personal Support Worker April-2013 – August- 2015

(NHI Inc and Comfort Keeper)

working in a different Hospital and Retirement Residence such as Sunnybrook Hospital, Rouge Valley Hospital, Providence Healthcare Residence and other Retirement Residence

work with physically challenged and elderly clients with meeting daily health, safety and hygiene needs: bathing, dressing and grooming, maintaining patient’s quarters

Changing bed linens, cleaned patient areas while ensuring work standards and safety regulations were met

Serving meal trays and assisted clients with feeding as per individual needs

Personal Support Worker (internship) 2012

Suomi-Koti Nursing Home, Toronto, ON

Assisted physically challenged and elderly clients with meeting daily health, safety and hygiene needs: bathing, dressing and grooming, maintaining patient’s quarters

Worked on patient assignments under time constraints, portered, lifted and transferred patients while observing company’s policies and procedures

Supported clients in practicing and actualizing newly acquired skills and achieving goals

Changed bed linens, washed and ironed laundry, mended clothing and linens, cleaned patient areas while ensuring work standards and safety regulations were met

Served meal trays and assisted clients with feeding as per individual needs

Personal Support Worker (internship) 2012

Cedarbrook Lodge, Toronto, ON

Assisted clients with feedings and personal hygiene tasks, monitored patients’ health and treatment and supported senior staff and trans-disciplinary team members with completing daily reports of clients health and safety status

Assisted with clerical duties such as completing patient charts, filing, answering patient calls and inquiries and keeping accurate data records

EDUCATION

Personal Support Worker Diploma 2012

PSW Registry # SD82589

CCBST, Toronto, ON

CPR and First Aid Certified 2015

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