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ID: 1205583
Caregiver in Ottawa - Portia P.
Part-Time • Live-Out
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Portia P.

38
Yrs old
2
Yrs Experience

I am a mother of two, a student and a wife. I love to spend time with my kids, read and am also interested in singing. I am a compassionate care professional skilled in providing daily living assistance as well as planning and executing engaging activities. Committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for clients, while maintaining their independence and dignity. Proven ability to liaise with families and health care professionals to ensure optimal care for clients.

I worked for Bethcare Senior Services from 2022 to 2024 as a Caregiver with various clients mainly the elderly who needed care and companionship during post surgery recovery, due to dementia and many other conditions. My duties included: Provided emotional support for patients dealing with difficult physical and mental health challenges. Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping. Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping. Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity. Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols. Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a home setting, ensuring their comfort and safety. Assisted client with self-administration of medications. Helped with bathing and dressing to support resident personal care needs. Lifted and transported residents into and out of beds, chairs and bathtubs. Provided emotional support to seniors during times of stress or illness. Transported client to doctor's office, grocery store, and other essential errands. Maintained accurate documentation of client care and treatment. Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with seniors and their families. Utilized problem-solving techniques to resolve challenging behaviors of seniors. Assessed physical condition of elderly patients and reported any changes or concerns to healthcare staff. Encouraged seniors to participate in social activities that would improve their overall well-being. Responded to medical emergencies and administered first aid.

Gerontology Certificate

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Salary: Negotiable

Work Availability
Desired start date immediately
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Afternoon
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Overnight
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Able to do the following
Housekeeping
Laundry
Grocery Shopping
Clean Bathroom
Assist with Walking
Vacuuming
Prefer to work in
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Home Health Care
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Retirement Homes
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Clinic / Hospital
Willing to work with clients with
Alzheimer's
Dementia
Bedridden
Hearing Impairment
Fractured Hip
Will care for Special Needs Children:
Yes
Work history
Accumulated experience : 2 years • Number of previous jobs: 1
2020 — 2022 • 2 years
Household helper and caregiver
- Carrying out various housekeeping tasks such as doing the laundry, folding clothes, cleaning floors, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, dusting and polishing furniture, organising the pantry, cleaning surroundings of the house, watering the lawn and garden, taking out the trash and recycling.
Bethcare Senior services

Education

First Aid Certificate
CPR Certificate
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Additional Information
Active: 26 Apr • Member since: October 2022
featureNon-smoker
featureHave a personal car
featureCan work in homes with video surveillance
featureHave my own child/children
Gender: Female
Proof of police check: Willing to obtain
My Nationality: African
Languages: English
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