PSW Candidate with Dementia Care Expertise

KENNEDY ASUMA

**** ******* ***., #**** *******, Ontario M9V 4M2

Phone: 647-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** Page 1 of 2

Professional Profile

Dedicated and compassionate Personal Support Worker (PSW) with 300 hours of clinical placement experience in specialized dementia care. Seeking to leverage comprehensive training in activities of daily living (ADLs), medication administration, and crisis intervention to provide dignified, high-quality, and empathetic support to elderly clients. Committed to collaborative teamwork, strict adherence to protocol, and fostering an environment that promotes patient comfort and emotional well-being. Education & Certifications

CPI Crisis Intervention Certificate 2025

CLI College of Business Health & Technology

● Training focused on non-violent crisis management and de-escalation techniques. Personal Support Worker Certificate 2023 – 2024

CLI College of Business Health & Technology

● Comprehensive curriculum covering patient care, restorative care, safety, and infection control.

Pharmacology & Medication Administration Certificate 2024 CLI College of Business Health & Technology

● Certified for safe handling and administration of medications. Standard First Aid and (Level C) CPR/AED Certification 2024 Canadian Red Cross

● Current certification, including Mask Fit testing. Relevant Experience

PSW Placement Student Alexis Lodge Retirement Residence, Toronto, ON 2024 300 hours completed in Dementia Care.

● Executed comprehensive care plans by accurately observing and reporting any substantial behavioral or physiological changes to the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare team member.

● Managed and delivered full assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including eating, safe mobility, transferring, positioning, toileting, and managing bladder and bowel routines.

● Demonstrated respect and dignity while providing essential personal care, basic housekeeping tasks, and dedicated companionship to enhance clients' overall quality of life.

KENNEDY ASUMA

2777 Kipling Ave., #1509 Toronto, Ontario M9V 4M2

Phone: 647-***-**** Email: *************@*****.*** Page 2 of 2

● Facilitated and participated in appropriate leisure and recreational activities, tailoring engagement to meet residents' functional skills, choices, and emotional needs.

● Maintained strict adherence to all organizational policies, procedures, confidentiality agreements, and provincial rules and regulations.

Key Skills & Proficiencies

● Clinical and Patient Care: Certified in Medication Administration and CPI Crisis Intervention. Proficient in executing ADLs, safe transferring (lifting/positioning), and maintaining infection control standards.

● Documentation and Reporting: Possess foundational computer skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, confidential patient records and document clinical findings/changes clearly and concisely.

● Professionalism and Collaboration: Highly motivated, goal-oriented team player with a strong focus on punctuality and accountability. Effectively collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, staff, residents, and families.

● Interpersonal and Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive therapeutic relationships. Specialized in engaging clients in social activities to combat isolation.

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