Compassionate Personal Support Worker and Care Aide

Adeola Aderogba

Ottawa, ON K*J *X* 613-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Compassionate, dependable, and resident-focused Personal Support Worker/Health Care Aide

with experience providing high-quality care in retirement, and community environments. Skilled in

assisting residents with activities of daily living, mobility support, dementia care, infection

prevention and control, and emotional support while promoting dignity, safety, and independence.

Experienced in supporting residents according to individualized care plans.

Strong communication, observation, and organizational skills with a commitment to

person-centred care and resident well-being.

SKILLS

● Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding & toileting

● Safe transfers, lifts, positioning, and ambulation

● Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)

● Resident observation, reporting, and documentation

● Resident Care Plans and care directives

● Team collaboration and communication

● Time management and workload prioritization

● Health and safety compliance

● Emotional support and companionship

● Maintaining clean and safe environments

EXPERIENCE

Waterford Grand Retirement – Ottawa, ON

Placement Health Care Aide/PSW 2026

● Delivered direct care to 8–12 residents per shift while promoting dignity, comfort, and

independence

● Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, mobility, and

repositioning

● Supported residents with dementia and cognitive impairments using patience, empathy, and

effective communication techniques

● Maintained accurate documentation and participated in shift handovers to ensure continuity of

care

Hosanna Clinic Hospital – Nigeria

Patient Care Assistant/PSW 2011– 2024

● Supported nursing staff with daily patient care in a clinical and medical-surgical environment

● Provided compassionate care to geriatric, long-term care, and medically vulnerable patients

● Assisted with pressure ulcer prevention and basic patient care support

● Observed and reported patient concerns or changes in condition to nursing staff

Blue Sky Limited

Administrative / Support Staff 2009 – 2011

● Supported daily administrative operations and documentation tasks

● Maintained organized records and assisted with scheduling and office coordination

Developed strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● Health Care Aide / Personal Support Worker Program OCDSB Continuing Education

Program meets standards under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act

● 600 total hours of combined theory and practical training

● 140+ hours clinical practicum including geriatric and long-term care exposure

● High School Diploma – New State High School – Nigeria

● Standard First Aid & CPR/BLS – Canadian Red Cross

● GPA Certificate

● Vulnerable Sector Check

● Safe Food Handler

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

● Claudette Cain Park – Ottawa (2025)

● Caldwell Family Community Centre – Ottawa (2025)

● Wazoson Public School – Ottawa (2024)

● St. Benedict Catholic School – Ottawa (2024

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