Personal support worker

SIMRAN

***********@*****.*** • 437-***-****• Brampton, On

Skills And Abilities

• Patient Care & Safety: - Ensuring a safe and comfortable environment by following the best practices in patient care.

• Mobility & Transfer Assistance: -Safely assisting with patient transfers and mobility using appropriate equipment and techniques.

• Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support: -Providing compassionate care and structured routines to support cognitive and emotional well-being.

• Vital Signs Monitoring: -Measuring and recording vital signs to track patient health and detect any abnormalities.

• Meal Preparation & Feeding Assistance Preparing nutritious meals and assisting patients with eating as needed.

Education

Personal Support Worker, Conestoga College, Milton Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

• Research & Projects: -Studied fall prevention strategies and safety measures in elderly care. Developed dementia care plans focusing on cognitive support and behavior management. Project Management, Canadore college, Mississauga, On Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

• Research & Projects: -Led software development lifecycle (SDLC) projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Researched risk management strategies to improve IT project success rates. Analyzed cloud computing integration for enhanced scalability in IT projects. Patient Care Assistant, GNM College, Ludhiana, India Dec 2017- Nov 2018

Research & Projects:-Common projects include patient case studies, observe and document daily care routines like hygiene, feeding, and mobility. Others focus on infection control, where cleanliness and safety practices in hospitals or care homes.

Internships(Co-op Work)

Personal Support Worker Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Henley House, St.Catharines, On

• Provided personal care to over 20 clients, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, improving client comfort and hygiene.

• Assisted with transfers lifts and wheelchairs, ensuring patient safety & fall Prevention safe movement of clients, reducing fall incidents by 15%.

• Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in memory-stimulating activities, implemented redirection techniques, leading to a 20% reduction in agitation episodes

• Prepared and served meals for 10-15 clients daily, following dietary restrictions such as diabetic and low-sodium diets, ensuring nutritional needs were met and improving meal satisfaction by 25%.

• Ensured infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene, PPE use, and sanitization, maintaining a 100% Infection Control & Hygiene -free rate during co-op period.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for 10+ clients, documentation & reporting ensuring high- quality care and positive outcomes for physical and emotional well-being.

Experience

Caregiver, Apollo healthcare Department, Ludhiana, India Mar 2019- Dec 2022

Provided daily assistance to elderly and bedridden clients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.

Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and blood sugar under supervision.

Assisted with medication reminders and ensured timely intake as per doctor’s instructions.

Offered emotional support and companionship, building trust with patients and families. Volunteer And Leadership Experience

Caregiver Volunteer

Holland Christian Homes, Brampton, ON.

• Provided emotional support and companionship- over 10 residents, fostering positive relationships and enhancing social engagement.

• Ensured a Safe Environment – Adhered to infection control procedures by sanitizing 5+ common areas daily, reducing risk of infection and maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and staff. Certifications

• CPR and First Aid

• Basic Life Support

• Respirator Mask Fit Testing

• Safety in the Workplace

• Palliative Care

• Vulnerable Sector Check Clearance

Interpersonal Skills

• Problem-Solving Time Management

• Adaptability & Flexibility Communication Skills

• Team Collaboration Punctual

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