Compassionate Personal Support Worker and Caregiver

ADEFWOOPE ABEEB OLAITAN

Barrie, Ontario • Phone: 437-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate and highly dedicated Personal Support Worker / Direct Support Professional with extensive experience delivering high-quality, client-centred care across long-term care homes, seniors’ residences, residential programs, and hospital settings. Demonstrated expertise in supporting individuals with diverse physical, emotional, and developmental needs while consistently promoting dignity, independence, and safety.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention and control, safe lifting and transfer techniques, medication assistance, behavioural support, and crisis intervention. Recognized for building trusting, respectful relationships with clients and families, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, and effectively supporting interdisciplinary care plans.

Committed to providing resident-centred, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed care in alignment with Ontario care standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies

CORE SKILLS

Personal Care & ADL Support (bathing, toileting, hygiene, feeding)

Dementia, Alzheimer’s, ASD & Developmental Disability Support

Behavioural Support Crisis Intervention Safe Management & CPI

Medication Assistance & Documentation

Vital Signs Monitoring & Health Reporting

Mobility Assistance Mechanical Lifts (Hoyer, Sit-to-Stand)

Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC)

Charting, Progress Notes & Incident Reporting

Companionship & Emotional Support

Collaborative Care Teamwork Family Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Support Worker

Sunrise Senior living (Appleone Employment Services)

Aug 2024 – Dec 2025

Assisted residents with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, mobility, toileting, and nutritional needs.

Supported seniors and individuals with complex conditions including mobility challenges and behavioural needs.

Recorded vital signs, monitored health changes, and communicated concerns to nursing staff.

Maintained sanitation and safe living environments through daily cleaning, linen changes, and infection control procedures.

Assisted with safe transfers using approved lifting and positioning techniques.

Promote a safe environment by following IPAC protocols, safe-lifting practices, and organizational policies.

Facilitate community outings, skill-building activities, and engagement programs to enhance client independence.

Monitor client wellbeing, report health changes, and coordinate with supervisors to support medical needs.

Provide direct care and emotional support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.

Support Worker

Serenity Retirement Residence

Mar 2022 – April 2024

Mobility Assistance: Helping with transfers (bed to chair), repositioning in bed, and walking, as well as assisting with prescribed exercises.

Health Monitoring: Observing changes in a client’s physical or mental condition and reporting concerns to supervisors or nurses.

Medication Management: Administering or reminding clients to take medications, often under the guidance of a care plan.

Household Management: Preparing meals (including special diets), doing laundry, light housekeeping (cleaning, vacuuming), and shopping.

Companionship & Emotional Support: Providing social interaction, engaging in activities, accompanying clients to appointments, and offering emotional support to reduce isolation.

Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care, meals, and observation

EDUCATION

Univesity: Lagos State Polytechnic,

June 2012 Hnd in – Accountancy

Trinity Computer School: Computer Analyst, & Programming

CERTIFICATIONS

First Aid & CPR (Level C)

Vulnerable Sector Check (Valid)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS) Certificate

Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 steps Certificate

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS

Excellent communication and empathy with seniors, youth, and adults with complex needs

Strong ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Reliable, patient, respectful, and committed to resident dignity

Calm under pressure and skilled in de-escalation

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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