Support Worker Personal

Serah Agbaje

Toronto, ON 437-***-**** *********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A very passionate, energetic, dedicated and competent Personal support worker, making a difference, with a strong moral compassing dedication to committing to teamwork. Provides individualized care that is sensitive to the patients’ unique needs, helping when needed. encourage, support and promote independence for patients in home and community care settings by assisting with activities of daily living.

A strong commitment to making sure patients or residence feel a form of safety, trust and companionship which is significant in day-to-day activities.

Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities.

SKILLS

•Flexible Hours

•Ability to Lift 40 Pounds

•Personal Hygiene Assistance

•General Housekeeping

•Habit It Time Programs

•Adaptable and Flexible

•Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills

•Housekeeping Duties

•Household Chores

•Home Management

WORK HISTORY

CAREGIVER/SUPPORT WORKER 03/2021 to CURRENT

Oakville Childrens Home Oakville, ON

•Obtained information and prepared reports or case histories Implemented life skills workshops

•Appraised clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

•Assessed client's relevant skill strengths and development needs

•Provided suicide and crisis intervention

•Resolved conflict situations

•Supervised activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses

•Supervised children's visits with parents to ensured their safety

•Implemented behaviour management programs

•Assisted in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs

•Screened, recruited and trained volunteers and support staffs

•Developed, co-ordinated and implemented the delivery of specific services within the community.

• Assisted clients/guests with special needs

AUTISM SUPPORT ASSOCIATE . 02/2020-2022

Kerry’s Place Toronto, ON

•Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

•Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

•Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

•Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

•Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.

•Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.

•Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

•Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.

•Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.

•Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER 07/2018 -2020

Delore Agency Toronto, ON

•Conversed, entertained and read aloud to clients to promote mental health and alertness.

•Integrated residents into communities by organizing holiday and leisure activities.

•Completed home management tasks by preparing meals, grocery shopping and cleaning.

•Analyzed overall client performance to recommend specific plan goals.

•Dispensed necessary medication to improve client health condition.

•Transported and accompanied clients to therapy and doctor appointments.

•Stimulated clients during in-house activities by conducting therapeutic exercises such as recreational games, physical exercises and occupational arts and crafts.

•Serviced multiple Clients at once, multi-tasked and enthusiastically handled special Clients.

PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT 03/2017-2019

Pace Independent Living Toronto, ON

•Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

•Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

•Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

•Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.

•Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

•Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

•Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.

•Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.

•Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.

EDUCATION

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre

Certificate Personal Support worker 2018

CERTIFICATIONS

•First Aid and CPR Certification

•Safe Management

•CPR First aid

•C.P.I certification

•AGI Certificate for Alzheimer disease

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