Personal support worker

Anne Fernando

**, ********* *****, ********, ** L6R 2C6 289-***-**** / *********@*****.***

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As a personal support worker I want to provide holistic, compassionate care and optimal support to people who require help with their daily needs in a kind, sensitive and understanding manner

Education

• Personal Support Worker Diploma, Medix School, Brampton, 2011

• Standard First Aid and Level (C) CPR Certification, Medix School, Brampton 2011

• Standard CPI Certification, Medix School, Brampton, 2011

• PX2 Certification , Medix School Brampton, 2011

• National Diploma in Teaching, National College of Education Sri Lanka 2001

Skills and Abilities

• Capability of providing holistic care using discretion at all times and honor the client’s right to confidentiality

• Dedicate to assisting with activities of daily living safely and quickly

• Skilled at caring for patients with Quadriplegia, Dementia, Alzheimer’s and other severe disabilities with empathy

• Knowledge of body mechanics, use of mechanical lifts and related equipments

• Mentally and physically capable of performing assigned tasks on time

• Competent to work in a multidisciplinary team including all levels of staff, patients and their families

• Good judgment, initiative and problem solving skills

• Demonstrate flexibility to work in a variety of settings

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

• Spoken languages: English, Sinhalese and Tamil

• Basic knowledge of computer

Work and Training Experience

Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, Brampton, ON (Facility Clinical Placement) 2011

• Assisted clients with the activities of daily living related to personal hygiene including bowel and bladder elimination, changing clothing, cleaning, skin care, grooming, feeding and emptying urinary devices according to the client’s needs and care plan

• Sorted and bagged all soiled linen, made beds, cleaned and tidied room

• Provided palliative and colostomy care

• Lifted and transferred residents using body mechanics and correct body alignment

• Functioned as a team member to support clients in achieving goals

• Recognized and reported ongoing medical conditions in client’s behaviors

• Documented observations and care provided

• Used standard Practices and followed the rules of medical asepsis when caring for clients

Anne Fernando

19, Tigerlily Place, Brampton, ON L6R 2C6 289-***-**** / *********@*****.***

Work and Training Experience (Continued)

Rosa’s Day Care centre, Brampton, ON (Community Placement) 2011

• Treated individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health issues including Autism, Epilepsy and Down Syndrome with respect and dignity

• Verbally and non –verbally interact with cognitively impaired clients

• Exercised care in feeding clients hot, cold foods/fluids and utensils

• Provided personal care and grooming according to client’s need

• Demonstrated proper medication administration to clients with seizure disorders

• Implemented simple measures to minimize aggressive behaviors

• Supported and participated in client centered recreational and social activities including arts, crafts, board or card games and puzzles

Central College, Kuliyapitiya, Sri Lanka (Elementary Teacher)

• Taught basic skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills

• Organized activities designed to promote physical, mental, social development such as games, arts, crafts, music, storytelling and field trips

• Conferred with staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following curricula

• Observed and evaluated children’s behavior, progress, performance, social development and physical health

References Available upon Request

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