Compassionate Personal Support Worker

Monicah Gichara

Mississauga, Ontario

Phone: 647-***-**** Email **********@*****.***

Objective

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker Summary of Qualifications

Personal Support Worker with hands-on placement experience in a Long-Term Care facility.

Excellent in assisting with personal care, safe transfers, and promoting resident comfort and dignity.

Solid skills in infection control procedures, vital signs monitoring, and documentation.

Knowledgeable in dementia care, Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA), and supporting responsive behaviors.

Strong communicator with a compassionate, resident-centered approach to care with ability to build trust and support individuals across all stages of life.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and healthcare teams in fast- paced environments.

Certified in CPR, First Aid, WHMIS, AODA, and other key healthcare safety standards.

Culturally sensitive and adaptable with international experience in Kenya and Tanzania. Professional Experience

Patient Care

Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, grooming, toileting, and dressing while preserving dignity and independence.

Helped residents with mobility and transfers, using assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and mechanical lifts (e.g., Hoyer, sit-to-stand).

Supported nutritional needs by serving meals, feeding residents, and documenting intake according to care plans.

Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, fostering a comforting and respectful environment.

Supported residents with end-of-life care, offering compassionate assistance and comfort.

Encouraged resident participation in recreational activities to promote social and mental engagement.

Health Care Promotion

Maintained accurate documentation of resident behavior, health changes, and daily care provided under the supervision of a Registered Staff.

Practiced infection prevention and control (IPAC) standards by following PPE protocols and hygiene procedures.

Monitored and reported any physical, emotional, or cognitive changes to nursing staff promptly.

Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing observations and learning about individualized resident care planning.

Ensured proper use and cleaning of equipment, tidied resident rooms, and restocked supplies.

Work History

Personal Support Worker April,2025 - June,2025

Copernicus Lodge, Mississauga, ON

Completed 315 hours of clinical placement

Home Instead Mississauga, ON

Personal Support Worker Nov 2025 -2026

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer November 2023 – present

Seva Food Bank – Mississauga, ON

Education

PSW Certificate 2025

Toronto District School Board Burnhamthorpe Adult Collegiate Diploma in Early Childhood Education 2009

City Centre for Early Childhood Education (CICECE), Nairobi, (2008 – 2009) References

Available upon request

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