M A R C E L A G U T I E R R E Z
Mobile: 647-***-****
E: ************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY: A compassionate healthcare worker with 12 years of experience in rehabilitation in a group home for clients with acquired brain injury, and oncology/palliative patients in the hospital. Experienced in retirement home assisted, independent living, and wellness centre. Ability to adapt to various situations and client needs. Skilled in medication management and blood collection.
SOFT SKILLS:
• Emotional support
• Empathy and compassion
• Active listening
• Teamwork and
communication
• Critical thinking
• Time Management and Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Personal Care Aide May 2025 – Present
Schelegel Villages Retirement Home
Kitchener, Ontario
Registered Practical Nurse Nov 2016 – May 2019
Blood Collection in Oncology Clinic / Inpatient
Brampton Civic Hospital, Brampton, ON
Registered Practical Nurse Dec 2014 – Nov 2016
Oncology / Palliative Dept.
Brampton Civic Hospital, Brampton, ON
Registered Practical Nurse Mar 2010 – Nov 2014
Blood Collection
Brampton Civic Hospital, Brampton, ON
Registered Practical Nurse Aug 2009 – Apr 2010
Wellness Centre/Assisted Living,
Christie Gardens, Toronto, ON
Rehabilitation Therapist Jul 2007 – Nov 2009
Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute of Ontario,
Mississauga, ON
EDUCATION:
Certificate, Personal Support Worker Mar 2025
St. Louis Adult Learning, Kitchener, Ontario
Certificate, Foundation in Oncology Nursing Practice Jun 2012 De Souza Institute, Toronto, ON
Ontario College Certificate, Gerontology Jun 2011
Humber College, Toronto, ON
Certificate, Phlebotomy Oct 2009
Medix School, Toronto, ON
Ontario College Diploma, Practical Nursing Jun 2009 Humber College, Toronto, ON
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Microsoft 2000 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe) Clinical documentation programs (Point Click Care, Meditech) Internet search engines and online medical databases ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
• (AODA) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Dysphagia
• Fall Prevention
• (GPA) Gentle Persuasive Approach
• (IPAC) Infection Prevention and Control
• Palliative Care
• Safe Food Handling
• Standard First Aid and Level HCP / BLS CPR
• WHMIS
• Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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