Virgena Samuels
Nanny and babysitter - Personal Support Worker/Caregiver
Vaughan, ON L6A
adz9q1@r.postjobfree.com
Self-motivated and cheerful personality knowledgeable and dedicated team player with out going. I am responsible, reliable, patience, and compassionate, with excellent interpersonal communication skills. A committed certified Personal Support Worker with over 10 years experience in providing care to the elderly residents and persons with disabilities. Highly skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, ambulation and feeding, walking, bathing, grooming and dressing. Accomplished in providing companionship and engaging residents to maximize quality life. And 15 years in looking after newborn to preteen.
and helping mother cope with the stress of the day. Personal Details
Highest Level of Education: Secondary School
Total years of experience: -9
Work Experience
School Bus Driver
Landmark Bus lines - Vaughan, ON
October 2022 to Present
PICK UP AND DROP OFF CHILDREN AT THIER DESIGNATED SCHOOLS. Volunteer Work
Peel Manor Nursing Home - Brampton, ON
January 2015 to Present
part time). Feeding program, Companionship, help with ADL. Assist with gardening. Assist with walking and bringing them to outdoor activities.
Nanny Newborn Night nurse
Marcy's Care and Private homes - Vaughan, ON
2017 to 2022
Caring for Newborn age 0 to 18 months and older. Twins, Multiples and Preemies and babies with Special needs .Assisting mothers with bonding skin to skin within the first week is very important. assist with breastfeeding by making sure the baby is properly latch on the breast the right way. Comforting babies, swaddling, feeding, changing diapers, soothing, assist with safe sleep. washing baby clothing drying and folding and putting them away properly, assist with medication administration and caring for the Umbilical Cord, help with nasal congestion and also caring for the Circumcision until it healed. Emptying the cubby and arranging baby space. sterilizing bottles and put them away to dry. Assist with storing breast milk properly. communicate with mothers, proper hygiene of the baby and other important area for the baby wellbeing.
PSW/Caregiver
Private Homes - Oakville, ON
September 2017 to April 2018
Help the Client get ready for the day ahead eg. showering,sponge bath, Oral hygiene, dressing/ undressing skin care, grooming toileting and incontinence care. I assisted with meal prep, supervise while eating to ensure safety. assisted the client with walking as well as transferring from one place to the next. and also help with range of motion.
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Private home Oakville - Brampton, ON
2018 to 2018
Community Placement) January 2017 -assist with feeding and transporting. Hawthorn Woods Care Community Brampton ON (Facility Placement ) June 2017- assist with bathing and transporting for room to bathroom and the dining area also help with feeding. Medication Administration For PSW July 2017
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Companionship Private - Brampton, ON
2013 to 2014
Assist clients with Bathing, changing diapers, dressing, medication and making breakfast and doing laundry and light housekeeping. For most of the time I'll accompany to the grocery stores and doctors appointments and others ADL activities..
Education
Certificate in Nursing
Clarkridge Career institute - Brampton, ON
August 2016 to June 2017
Skills
• Medication Administration (2 years)
• English (10+ years)
• Vital Signs (2 years)
• Nursing (8 years)
• Experience Administering Injections (2 years)
• Hospice Care
• Caregiving (10+ years)
• Home Care (10+ years)
• Meal Preparation (10+ years)
• Patient Care (10+ years)
• Hospital Experience (Less than 1 year)
• Laundry (10+ years)
• Cleaning Experience (10+ years)
• Senior Care (10+ years)
• Alzheimer's Care (7 years)
• EMR Systems
• Epic (Less than 1 year)
• Case Management
• Gardening (10+ years)
• Microsoft Word (3 years)
• School Bus Driving
Languages
• English - Advanced
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
September 2022 to September 2024
First Aid Certification
September 2022 to September 2024
AED Certification
November 2017 to Present
PSW
Bus Drivers License
July 2023 to August 2028
B license to Operate a School Bus
M95 mask fitting
April 2023 to April 2025
Masks fitting
Additional Information
Skilled at caring for clients with physical disabilities Assisted clients with activities of daily living
Demonstrated flexibility in meeting multiple needs and finishing task on time Hands on experience of providing basic client care Developed good listening and other interpersonal skills Self-reliant, confident working under minimal supervision Mature and responsible healthcare provider
Speak English fluently