Support Worker Personal Care

SALMA GOODING

**** **** **** ********, ** L*R *V* 416-***-**** ad5w5f@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Social Care Worker where I can provide personal care and companionship for the elderly /sick

QUALIFICATIONS

● Graduate of Medix College as a Personal Support Worker

● Graduate of the Institute of Health and Fitness in Geriatric Nursing

● Knowledge of CPR, CPI and Elder abuse

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Dedication to quality care of the elderly

● Good documentation practices

● Excellent time management, punctuality and work record

● Working knowledge of Microsoft internet and E-mail SKILLS

Communication Skills

● Ability to communicate with Doctors, Physiotherapists and Staff

● Product knowledge on supplies of canes, walkers and oxygen

● Protocol and priority task for contacting medical staff in emergencies

● Scheduling all parties involved, including planning trips and visits

● Assessment of progress, patient condition and needs with all parties involved

● Provide various forms of support including reading, casual conversation and comfort Problem Solving Abilities

● Plan and prepare meals based on dietary restrictions to support health needs of the patient

● Evaluate patients emotional and physical state and apply supportive techniques

● Quick response to medical emergencies and follow through with protocol and procedures Activities of daily Living Support

● Administer bedside and personal care to patients including personal hygiene, dressing etc.

● Plan, prepare and provide special dietary meals to patients

● Perform routine housekeeping duties including but not limited to laundry, kitchen, changing of linen

● Being compassionate, provide support companionship and personal care SALMA GOODING

6460 14th Line Alliston, On L9R 1V4 416-***-**** ad5w5f@r.postjobfree.com EDUCATION

● Diploma in Personal Support Worker, Medix College of Health Care 2015

● Elder Abuse Prevention, Tyndall Seniors Village 2015

● Certificate in Geriatric Practical Nursing 2005

Institute of Health and Fitness - Trinidad and Tobago

● Certificate in Nursery/Kindergarten Teaching Yr I & II 1987-1989 University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies, Trinidad and Tobago EXPERIENCE

Personal Support Worker

Caring Touch Home Health Care, Woodbridge ON October 2019 - May 2023

(Live in position at the home of Oliver Frank Cummin, Etobicoke, ON)

● Assisted with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing, mobility)

● Administered medication as required

● Performed household duties including grocery shopping, cooking and house cleaning

● Ensured client had daily walks as weather permitted

● Liaised with clients sons and daughters to provide optimal care

● Arranged for and accompanied client to all medical appointments Personal Support Worker (Clinical long term care) 1st June - 6th July 2015 Tyndall Seniors Village, Mississauga, ON

● Assisted with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing, mobility)

● Assisted in changing incontinent pads

● Assisted in medication administration

● Sorting and bagging linens, changing of bedding

● Assisted Clients with use of Hoyer lifts, ceiling lifts, sit to stand lifts, walkers

● Cleaned and serviced laundry

● Lifted and transferred residents from bed to wheelchair

● Documented observations on the Point of Care System Personal Support Worker (Community long term care) 7th July - 4th August 2015 Extendicare Brampton, ON

● Assisted residents with daily exercise

● Meal preparation ie special lunches, BBQs, birthday parties

● Maintained a safe and tidy environment for residents

● Accompanied residents to the mall for shopping

● Visited residents in their rooms to talk, read, watch TV and play board games

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