Support Worker Personal Care

YUVRAJ THAKOR

** **** ****** ****, *********, ON N2H 0C9

Phone: 647-***-**** Email: ****************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with hands-on experience providing high-quality care in long-term care and community support settings. Adept at assisting individuals with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities, ensuring dignity, safety, and comfort. Skilled in dementia care, infection control, and complex health conditions while fostering collaboration with healthcare teams and families to provide exceptional patient-centered care.

KEY SKILLS

Personal Care: Bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene

Mobility Support: Experience with Hoyer lifts and repositioning techniques

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care: Person-centered cognitive support

Medication Reminders & Monitoring: Health observation and documentation

Infection Control: Best practices in hygiene and PPE compliance

Effective Communication: Collaborative teamwork with nurses and families

Meal Preparation & Feeding Assistance: Nutrition and dietary support

Compassionate, Professional, and Dependable

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Personal Support Worker

Forest Heights Long-Term Care, Kitchener, ON October 2024 to March 2025

Provide comprehensive personal care services to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity during bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Assist with mobility support, transfers, and repositioning to prevent bedsores and promote physical health.

Monitor and document residents' health conditions, promptly reporting changes to the nursing team for timely interventions.

Foster mental and emotional well-being through engaging in social and recreational activities for residents.

Personal Support Worker

Hillside Manor Long-Term Care, Stratford, ON November 2024 – Present

Deliver individualized care according to care plans, ensuring the highest standards of support for residents.

Assist with daily living tasks, including grooming, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining privacy and respect.

Collaborate closely with nurses and healthcare teams to optimize residents' quality of life.

Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection control procedures and safety protocols.

Direct Support Worker

KW Habilitation, Kitchener, ON May 2024 – Present

Support individuals with developmental disabilities in personal care, mobility, and independent living.

Encourage social participation and integration into the community through engaging activities.

Administer medications and monitor clients' health, addressing concerns promptly.

Assist with meal preparation and housekeeping duties to ensure a safe and comfortable living environment.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certification

First Aid & CPR (BLS) Certified

WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Certified

Vulnerable Sector Screening (Clean Police Background Check)

Respiratory Fit Testing (As required by healthcare facilities)

Fully Vaccinated: Tuberculosis, Influenza, Hepatitis B, COVID-19, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Pneumococcal

Valid G2 Driver’s License (Personal Vehicle Available for Relocation)

EDUCATION

Personal Support Worker Certification

Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON

January 2024 – August 2024

Pre-Health Science

Sheridan College, Brampton, ON

January 2023 – August 2023

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