Support Worker Personal

STELLA NWANKWO

**********@****.*** 437-***-**** ON N2P 1E1

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Skills

• Privacy and Confidentiality

• Household Organization

• Palliative Care

• Toileting Assistance

• Housekeeping

• Compassionate Care

• Mobility Assistance

• Patient Companionship

• Activities of daily living

• Dementia Care

Experience

Parkwood Seniors Community

Waterloo, ON

Personal Support Worker

03/2024 - Current

• Providing companionship to the elderly and disabled clients in the residential facility

• Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.

• Assisted the residents with mobility & transferring using mobility aids.

• Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.

• Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.

• Researched community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.

St Luke’s Place Cambridge, ON

Personal Support Worker (Placement)

03/2024 -04/2024

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately by providing care such as bathing, oral hygiene, and toileting.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions for each client.

• Provided companionship to the elderly and disabled clients in the home.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.

Columbia Forest Home Kitchener

Personal Support Worker (Placement)

01/2024 – 03/2024

• Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.

• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.

• Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.

• Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.

• Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.

• Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

• Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene. New Hope Hospital Lagos

Personal Support Worker

08/2015 - 08/2023

• Supported bathing, dressing, and personal care needs.

• Attended training sessions related to caring for elderly or disabled individuals.

• Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

• Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Alexander Hospitals Lagos

Personal Support Worker

05/2005 - 01/2011

• Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, and changing bed linens.

• Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

• Consulted with the client care team to continually update care plans.

• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Education and Training

Conestoga College Kitchener, ON

On Graduate Certificate Personal Support Worker

08/2023-04/2024

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

High School Diploma

09/2006 -

Certifications

Hospice and Palliative Certificate

Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care.

Worker Health safety Awareness

Safety in the Workplace.

Personal Support Worker certificate.

Dementia Learning Experience Certificate.

CPR and First Aid.

2 step TB skin test.

Vulnerable Sector Check

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