Compassionate Senior Care and Administrative Support Specialist
Resume:
Mehedi Faruq
Cell Phone: 416-***-**** Home Phone: 416-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A position in a senior/community care facility either providing companionship, care and support or assistance in a reception, clerical or administrative capacity
PROFILE
Genuine, caring, dependable and professional individual with experience in companion/caregiver role. Meet all job requirements such as First Aid/CPR, HCP, Vulnerable Sector Police Checks, and compliant to meet any additional requirements of the job.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communication, interpersonal, social and active listening skills
Enhanced customer service, sales/marketing, public speaking, facilitation and writing skills
Able to easily establish positive rapport with customers, staff, clients and residents
Confident worker who enjoys being a creative and informative contributor
Extremely punctual and reliable with understanding and empathy for individuals dealing with aging and disability issues
Very patient, compassionate, attentive and observant
Calm and efficient in handling stressful circumstances, dealing with sensitive issues and deescalalting emotional situations
Very competent and adaptable working either independently or in a team setting
Competent in knowledge of health and safety standards, use of personal protective equipment and identification of unsafe situations/conditions/equipment in a home environment or facility
Respectful of effectively handling matters of a confidential nature, following policies and procedures and maintaining health and safety standards
Dedicated to providing exceptional service and friendly companionship to clients
Proven researching, problem solving and organizational skills
Very honest, trustworthy and respectful of clients, families, staff and management
Physically fit with proven stamina and ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Flexible and adaptable to changes in time and circumstances with broad interest in various topics
Computer skills including MS Office and social media applications including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter
Musically inclined: professional keyboardist, music arranger, event planner
Fluent in English and Bengali
WHMIS Training Certificate March 2022, Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AES Level C November 2022, Basic Life Support (HCP) November 2022, and have required COVID and flu vaccines
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Independent Client Support, North York March 2024- March 2026
Private Care Companion (PT)
Provide companionship and support for senior gentleman abiding at Advent Valleyview Residence
Help client with dressing, bathing, grooming and escorting to dining room to assist with eating
Interact with family and keep them abreast of client's situation and report any issues
True Compassion Home Health Inc., Vaughan Feb 2024 – Present Personal Care Support Worker (PT/Casual)
Assist with mobility, eating, drinking, meal support and medication reminders
Help clients with dressing, bathing and grooming
Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation and activities appropriate to their health/congnitive/mental health abilities
2 Mehedi Faruq 416-***-**** ******.*****@*****.***
Care Provide, Markham April – Sept 2023
Corporate Relationship Administrator PT and Casual Care Companion
Make sales calls mainly to nursing homes and long term care facilities regarding placement of Care Provide's support workers including PSWs, caregivers, RPNs and RNs and record information on software system
Send email proposals to directors and make appointments for in-person meetings for further development of business relationships
As required, provide caregiver/companion support for seniors and people with disabilities on an on-call basis
Nurse Next Door Home Care Services, Toronto December 2022 - Present
Care Companion (PT/Casual)
Provide companionship and care to senior clients at their home or residence at locations in Toronto
Perform basic housekeeping duties such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, light meal preparation and serving, clearing and washing dishes, checking re home safety, etc. as needed
Assist clients with personal grooming, toileting, mobility and provide first aid/CPR if required
Engage clients in conversation, games, and activities interact with family members
Feed and walk dog(s) as needed
Donald Berman Maimonides (Geriatric Centre) Côte Saint-Luc, QC 2001 - 2002
Care Companion
Provided companionship to an elderly gentleman in the care facility
Took resident for walks, accompanied him to recreational activities and social events, engaged him in conversations and helped with his feeding in the dining room.
OTHER WORK HISTORY
SPAR Canada March – October 2022
Merchandiser Retail
DYN Exports Canada Inc. Nov 2021 – March 2022
Merchandise Sorter (PT Temp)
Serve Green Cleaning Services Ltd. Sept – Dec 2021
Cleaner (various hotels including Delta and Sheridan) On Call
Mapletex Clothing, Montreal 2010 - 2015
Owner/Importer/Wholesaler of Ready-made Garments
Street Legal Clothing, Camio Fashion, Maze Clothing, Montreal 2010 - 2015
Buying/Patent Agent
MUSIC INDUSTRY WORK EXPERIENCE
Professional Keyboardist and Studio Assistant (Casual) 2001 - present
Event Planner and Manager (Casual) 2005 - Present
Self-employed, Freelance/Contract Work
EDUCATION
Dawson College, Montreal 1999
Music, television production and broadcasting
Dhaka University, Bangladesh 1991
Bachelor's Degree, History
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