Compassionate PSW with 5+ Years Experience

Courage Osawese Uyigue

Brampton, ON L*T *E*, Email: *********@*****.***, Telephone:437-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Compassionate and internationally educated Personal Support Worker (PSW) and recent graduate of the Personal Support Worker Certificate program from UMS Health Care College (National Association of Career Colleges – NACC), Toronto (2025). With 5+ years of experience providing home, community, hospital, residence, and long-term care support. Highly skilled in client-centered care, dementia and palliative support, personal care assistance, vital signs monitoring, and accurate documentation. Recognized for delivering respectful emotional and physical support while maintaining safe, supportive environments. CORE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Personal Support Worker (PSW), Home & Community Health Care

• Medication Administration, Palliative & Dementia Care

• Monitoring Vital Signs, Documentation & Reporting

• Compassionate, Client-Centered Care, Emotional Support, Housekeeping Tasks

• Health & Safety Compliance, Infection Control, Meal Preparation

• Team Collaboration, Excellent Verbal & Written Communication RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Personal Support Worker

VILLA FORUN LONG TERM CARE, Mississauga, ON 2025

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility support.

• Provided compassionate personal care and emotional support, promoting resident dignity, comfort, and mental well-being.

• Monitored and reported changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or behavioural condition to nursing staff to support safe, timely care.

• Documented resident care and health observations accurately in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

• Safely transferred and transported residents using wheelchairs, walkers, and assistive devices while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Personal Support Worker

POINT CARE HEALTH SERVICE, Etobicoke, ON 2024

• Supported clients in daily living activities and personal hygiene, enhancing their comfort and dignity.

• Provided personal hygiene assistance including oral care, shampooing hair, changing bed linens.

• Ensured clean, safe and organized living environment for clients, encouraging well-being and independence.

• Administered medication according to prescribed guidelines.

• Recorded client progress and communicated changes in health status to supervisors, ensuring timely interventions.

Home Care Worker

JAHS GRACE CARE HOME, Benin City, Nigeria 2022

• Administered medications and monitored client health conditions ensuring adherence to care plans and optimizing client well-being.

• Delivered personal care assistance to clients, enhancing their comfort and independence in daily living activities.

• Communicated changes on a client’s conditions or behaviour to supervisor and healthcare providers, facilitating timely interventions.

• Educated family members on how to provide care for their loved ones in the home setting.

• Observed infection control protocols while performing duties in the home environment. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Personal Support Worker Certificate

National Association of Career College (NACC) - UMS Health Care College, Toronto 2025 Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) Certificate Edo State School of Health Technology – Benin City, Nigeria 2020 CERTIFICATIONS

• Standard CPR & First Aid 2024

• N95 Mask Fit Test 2024

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care 2024

• Care Certificate (Standards 1 to 15) - Caredemy CPD Certification Service 2023

• WHMIS and AODA Accessibility Training – Ontario 2025 Reference Available Upon Request

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