ELAINE SMITH

* ****** ****** **, ********, ON L*R 3V8

Cell: 647- 269- 9394

E-mail: ad0ko9@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

My name is Elaine Smith. I am a compassionate, hardworking, kind individual whose life objective is to assist others in achieving their best lives by providing the finest client- centered care. I am a Sheridan College Personal Support Worker graduate. I chose this career path because it offers a path that appeals to my admiration and respect for helping others and providing support services for those in need. I have always placed a great value on working with empathy and a nonjudgmental attitude. It would be a pleasure to join your team to apply the skills and knowledge I acquired. My abilities and experience are a result of the wonderful teachers I had at Sheridan, as well as the hardworking instructors I had at Long Term Care and Community volunteer work.

I am applying for the personal support worker position with your organization as it is a role I can perform exceptionally well to a high standard. In addition to being a strong communicator and a team player, I am the type of person who understands how vital my performance as a health care provider is to address all physical, psychosocial, and spiritual requirements to everyone who require it. With my experience, I believe I would be a good fit for your company's needs. Please find attached my resume for your convenience. If I succeed in my application, I assure you that I will perform all my duties to excellent standard and quickly become a team member who contributes positively to your organization’s objectives. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to review my application.

Elaine Smith

ELAINE SMITH

7 Yellow Sorrel Rd, Brampton, ON L6R 3V8 647-***-**** ad0ko9@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFACATIONS

Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment.

Thoroughly developed time management, problem solving, active listening and multitasking skills.

Promote and maintain a comfortable environment for clients and their families.

Responsible for own actions while knowing the boundaries of skills and knowledge within my scoop of practice.

Excellent communication skills, written and oral.

Know proper use of protective equipment to prevent and control infections.

Food handler certification from Food Safety Training CA

Canadian Red Cross (Level C) First Aid/CPR

Canadian Red Cross N95 Respiratory fit-testing

Certificate of completion for worker health and safety awareness in 4 steps

EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEER

Community Practicum

Luso Canadian Charitable Society, Mississauga, ON

July 2023-Aug 2023

Aided families and participants with physical and/or developmental disabilities.

Aid in activities with participants such as art, music, storytelling, dance, and drama.

Two assists in transferring and toileting.

Followed participants care plan as each individual is unique and varied.

Pushing participants in wheelchairs on daily walks.

Assisted in cooking alongside feeding participants with non-mobility.

Developed social and interpersonal relationships with participants and family members.

Carried out household duties.

Long Term Care Practicum

Schlegel Villages Erin Meadow, Mississauga, ON May 2023- June 2023

Aid in activities of daily living including hygiene, bathing, getting residents dressed, grooming, feeding, and toileting.

Two assists in transferring and repositioning residents.

Always provide resident with DIPPS dignity, independence, preference, privacy, safety.

Ensure proper PPE, donning and doffing and hand hygiene to prevent infection.

Making residents beds, keeping bed in the lowest position and call bell within reach before leaving resident room, and keeping room clean.

Proper body mechanics to keep you and the resident safe.

Follow care plan to ensure residents needs are met.

Always listen and follow the directions of the preceptor.

Provide personal care and support with empathy, compassion, active listening, and communication.

EDUCATION

Sheridan College

Hazel McCallion Campus, Mississauga, ON January 2023 – August 2023

Mental Health

Palliative Care

Fundamentals of Care

Supporting Children, Clients, and Family

REFERENCES

Beverly Williamson Cell: 647-***-****

Instructor for LTC E-mail: ad0ko9@r.postjobfree.com

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