My name is Belinda, a graduate from George Brown College. I have a diploma in Personal Support worker and Medical Office Administration . I am very hard working individual and very patient and caring as well. I have 7 years of working with seniors in the community and the retirement homes as well.
• Assessment and assisting in the care for Dementia, challenging behaviors, the frail elderly, palliative care or high intensity needs care.
• Advocating for residents with visual and hearing impairments and also assisting residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s.
• Render constructive feedback in order to improve effectiveness of the activities organized for the residents.
• Offered excellent customer service and provided information to the families/visitors and escort them to various rooms/departments of the Retirement Centre.
• Provided support to residents and staff, assisting with patient feeding, ice water delivery and clerical support.
• Providing cognitive and physical stimulation to the residents, both one on one and in groups.
• Adhering to the policies and procedures of the facility and ensuring resident safety
Additional Experiences/Qualifications:
• Ability to work well within a team environment as well as individually
• Ability to Generate, build and maintain working and professional relationships
• Ability to respond to change and uncertainty in a positive and productive manner
• Verifiable track record of providing personal care including bathing assistance, grooming, oral care and feeding the client
• Special talent for taking and recording vital signs – blood pressure, temperature, respiration and pulse
• Recognized for timely observing client’s physical and emotional condition
• Skilled in performing light housekeeping, preparing meal, changing linens and making up the bed
• Compassionate nature and positive attitude
• Excellence in oral and written communication
• Ability to apply critical thinking in emergency situations
• Known for staying calm in difficult situations