MICHAEL. MARTIN adn3z2@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/michael-martin-10670a148 343-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Personal Support Worker with the goal of ensuring support of the client’s dignity, independence, preference, privacy and safety with a focus on hygiene care.

Sound judgement Fast Learner Analytical skills

Good Communication Skills Meticulous attention to accuracy Strong initiative

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Support Worker Certificate – Durham Catholic District School Board

Experienced gained working in Long Term Care and Community Home Care

Demonstrated ability to work with RN’s, PSW’s, transdisiplinary teams, clients and their families

Knowledge of specific conditions affecting cognitive abilities such as Dementia

Exercised interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Maintained and excellent attendance record and punctuality

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Technical Skills

Skilled using DRMIS for inventory management (DRMIS is an SAP application used by the Department of National Defense for tracking inventory, suppliers/vendors)

Strong troubleshooting skills developed through a background in Help Desk support and Data Centre management

Installation, configuration, system restores, monitoring of batch and backup schedules, Including management of data, hardware and magnetic media utilization, in a process driven, multi-platform environment

Computer knowledge in MS Office, internet/e-mail applications

Warehouse/Logistics

Completed Supply Technician QL3, QL4 qualification

Qualified Fork Lift operator: qualifications to operate electric, propane and hydraulic forklift

Experienced in Health and Safety initiatives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Personal Support Worker (Placement) 2018 to 2018

Chartwell Retirement Residences, Oshawa, ON

Assisted clients with ADL’s

Performed household management duties as assigned

Reported unsafe conditions in the clients home

Recorded and reported any changes in the clients condition as per the care plan

Prepared and submitted client reports according to established agency procedure

Personal Support Worker (Placement) 2018 to 2018

Thorntonview Long Term Care Home, Oshawa, ON

Assisted clients with ADL’s

Responded to client call bells and notified additional appropriate staff as needed

Aided clients with reaching their daily goals by using newly acquired skills; i.e.- assisting physiotherapist

Transferred clients with any assisted lifts as required according to the client care plan

Notified clinical staff of any changes in clients clinical condition

Worked as part of a team in helping the client to reach his or her goals; i.e.- feeding program, fall prevention

Provided therapeutic communication with clients, especially those going through post operative change, including any depression and confusion.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

Supply Technician, Canadian Armed Forces, QC, ON 2011 to 2017

Accomplished Basic military training which engendered a sense of teamwork, and precise attention to detail

Completed Supply Technician Basic QL3 and intermediate QL4 qualification

Gained qualifications to operate electric, propane and hydraulic forklift

Medical First Responder (on call), St John Ambulance, Oshawa ON 2010 to 2011

Operated first aid station at a variety of concerts and special events at Lakeview Park, Memorial Park and the GM Centre, high school sporting events

Provided first aid services including Incident Reports for EMS and St John Ambulance as required by law while caring for client needs

COMRA (Coast Guard Auxiliary), Oshawa ON 2010 to 2011

Assembled equipment, performed safety checks onboard rescue boat at beginning and end of each shift

Patrolled coastline of Lake Ontario and responded to search and rescue calls: escorted lost boaters to harbour, towed boats with inoperative motors, including removing any dangerous debris from the lake surface

PREVIOUS BACKGROUND

Polling Station Clerk, Election Officer, Municipal Elections, Oshawa ON

IT Sales/Billing/Support – IQT Call Centre, Oshawa ON

Data Storage Administrator, IBM CANADA – GTA, ON

Advisory Console Operator, Information Systems Management Corporation – GTA, ON

Shift Supervisor, UTLAS International – GTA, ON

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Personal Support Worker Certificate Programme – Durham Catholic District School Board

W.H.M.I.S – Region of Durham

Feeding Certificate Programme – Region of Durham

Food Handler Training Certificate – Region of Durham

Certificate of Participation in Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care – Region of Durham

CPR and First Aid – HCP Level – St. John Ambulance

Completed Advanced Medical First Responder qualification – ST. John Ambulance,

Completed the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue Programme

Completed A+ Essentials computer hardware course – Durham College

Completed the Canadian Forces Certificate of Military Achievement as a Supply Technician, QL3, QL4

Canadian Forces School of Logistics – gained certification in Hazmat control and Packaging

CFB Kingston – gained certification as a forklift operator

ACTIVITIES / INTERESTS

Volunteering, coaching soccer, teaching Sunday-School, music, people, sports, reading

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