Personal Support Worker
Resume:
Waynshet Gebrea
Jermiha Lane Toronto, ON M*J *A4
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OBJECTIVE
Compassionate and experienced PSW seeking work in the Long Term Care setting. Offering ability to think critically and make decisions in emergency situations in addition utilizing skills in personal assistance and effective communication to assist the client live in a dignified manner.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Personal Support Worker Diploma 2010
Carrier Canada College – Toronto, ON
High Risk Feeding Certificate 2012
Palliative Care Certificate 2013
Falls Prevention Certificate 2013
Skin and Wound care Certificate 2013
Mental Illness Certificate 2013
Customer Service Excellence 2011
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATION
Experience providing supportive and respectful personal care to seniors and people with intellectual disabilities
Proven ability to work as part of a patient care team
Demonstrated people skills and ability to relate well to individuals
Great ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Uncommon ability to perform several different tasks.
Great communication skills.
Unshakeable commitment to the rights of elderly and disabled people to live dignified lives.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Personal Support Worker 2003- present
Leisure World Long Term Care – Toronto, ON
Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, meal tray preparation and feeding, recording intake and output, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails, bed-making, assisting with ambulation, provided additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
Prepared patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
Escorted and transported patients to various hospital locations.
Cleaned assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
Provided support and friendship to residents
Assisted elderly residents with daily duties such as dressing, bathing and feeding, using patience and tact
Assisted elderly during mealtimes; transportation to dining room, feeding and clean-up
Perform other related duties as assigned.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Craig Lee Long Term Care 2009 to present
Toronto
Provide personal support to patients including bathing, grooming and feeding
Complete household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
Prepare meals in accordance to patients’ nutritious needs
Accompany patients to doctor’s appointments
Devise and implement individually-based recreational activities
Encourage patients to take part in activities
Observe patients’ conditions and report to the doctor
Make recommendations on altering care plans
Assist with Range of Motion exercises
Administer medication and encourage general well being of patients
Spectrum Health Care 2003 - 2010
Toronto, ON
Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including meal tray preparation and feeding, recording intake and output, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning and trimming fingernails and bed-making.
Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
Collect, deliver and conduct routine tests on patient specimens.
Escort and transport patients to various hospital locations.
Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
Coordinate and participate in games for mentally and physically disabled individuals
Assisted 15 elderly residents with daily duties such as dressing, bathing and feeding, using patience and tact
Assisted elderly during mealtimes; transportation to dining room, feeding and clean-up
Perform other related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS :
Standard CPR & First Aid Certificate Issued January 2014/Expires January 2016
REFERENCES
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