Hard working single female. Obtained PSW certificate from credited school. Grade 12 education with some college education- Worked as Medical Secretary for hospital for 20 yrs. PSW x 6 yrs.

To secure A Personal Support Worker Position SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Worked at Brampton Civic Hospital- Assigned to ICU patients thru Agency. Became very familiar with floor and procedures. Medical Terminology Personal Support Worker Certificate Knowledge of health care principles and practices and other relevant legislation Current registration with the Ontario PSW Registry Extremely confidential and discreet with personal matters Knowledge of various lift devices, and floor duties Knowledge and training of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Positive and caring attitude, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills WORK EXPERIENCE: Oct 2022- Jan 2023- Worked in client's home providing ADL cooking, meal prep, companion, house keeping and playing games, example cards, dominoes and puzzles. Watching tv and going for short walks with client. Sept 2021- Dec 2021 Worked at Georgetown Vaccination Clinic-(Agency) Worked at Brampton Civic Hospital- Dec 2021- Aug 2021 (Agency) Assigned to ICU Became very familiar with floor duties and procedures UHN- Toronto Rehabilitation Center Aug 2021-Sept 2021 (Agency) Assigned to ALC UNIT: Floor duties, providing personal care to patients under nurse's supervision. Bathing, dressing, feeding and transferring using ceiling lifts. Worked with MRSA isolation patients, Catheter and foley. Private Care: January 2016-June 2018 Provided care for MS client in his home. Tracheostomy and Stoma care, feeding tube, personal and oral care Transferred client from bed to powered wheel chair, using ceiling lift. Changing of dressing and regular suctioning Regular assessment making sure client is comfortable, feeding tubes are kink free and trach is clear Sanitized, cleaned working area and equipments, long standing and frequent bending ST.JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL (Agency) Floor duty, worked in isolation providing personal and complete care to patients under nurses direction. Palliative, Mental Health, Intensive Care and Alzheimer's patient care experience CARECOR HEALTH SERVICES: August 2013- 2014 Assigned to general surgery/medical and mental health units of hospital, providing patient care and constant observation of patients ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE: January 2014- Aug 2015 Provided exceptional care to private clients in their homes Meal preparation, personal care, bathing, grooming and accompanying clients to appointments ○ Medication assist, transferred clients in and out of bed, turning and repositioning as needed Monitored blood pressure and feeding tubes ○ NUCLEUS INDEPENDENT LIVING: April 2010-Dec. 2011 Provided Activities for Daily Living to clients in their homes Personal hygiene (bathing, showering and grooming) dressing, transferring and toileting Meal preparation, assistance with eating Medication assistance and reminders ○ BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH: February 2008-March 2010 Provided personal care to clients in nursing homes, retirement homes and long term care Observed and recognized changes in client’s behavior/condition and report to supervisor Planned work assignments according to care plan and client’s preference Ambulated and transferred clients using effective body mechanics Observed food and fluid intake, reporting any changes in swallowing or eating habits Transferred patients using appropriate lift devices Responsible for the safety of clients and taking necessary precautions against infectious diseases Assisted/emptied colostomy bags while observing urine output EDUCATION & TRAINING: Personal Support Worker Certificate: Academy of Health & Business Mississauga, Ont. First Aid CPR Certificate Frail and Elderly Certificate WHMIS Certificate Grade 12 Diploma References available SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Medical Terminology Personal Support Worker Certificate Knowledge of health care principles and practices and other relevant legislation Current registration with the Ontario PSW Registry Extremely confidential and discrete with personal matters Knowledge of various lift devices, and floor duties Knowledge and training of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Positive and caring attitude, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills WORK EXPERIENCE Private Care: January 2016-Present Providing care for MS client in his home. Tracheostomy and Stoma care, feeding tube, personal and oral care Transfer client from bed to powered wheel chair, using ceiling lift. Changing of dressing and regular suctioning Regular assessment making sure client is comfortable, feeding tubes are kink free and trach is clear Sanitized, cleaned working area and equipments, long standing and frequent bending ST. Elizabeth Health Care: December 2012-Present CARECOR HEALTH SERVICES: August 2013- 2014 Assigned to general surgery/medical and mental health units of hospital, providing patient care and constant observation of patients ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE: January 2012 Provide exceptional care to private clients in their homes Meal preparation, personal care, bathing, grooming and accompanying clients to appointments Medication assist, transferring clients in and out of bed, turning and repositioning as needed Monitor blood pressure and feeding tubes NUCLEUS INDEPENDENT LIVING: April 2010-Dec. 2011 Provided Activities for Daily Living to clients in their homes Personal hygiene (bathing, showering and grooming) dressing, transferring and toileting Meal preparation, assistance with eating Medication assistance and reminders BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH: February 2008-March 2010 Provided personal care to clients in nursing homes, retirement homes and long term care Observed and recognized changes in client's behavior/condition and report to supervisor Plan work assignments according to care plan and client's preference Ambulated and transferred clients using effective body mechanics Observed food and fluid intake, reporting any changes in swallowing or eating habits Transferred patients using appropriate lift devices Responsible for the safety of clients and taking necessary precautions against infectious diseases Assisted/emptied colostomy bags while observing urine output EDUCATION & TRAINING Personal Support Worker Certificate Durham Business College (Health Care Div. First Aid CPR Certificate Emergency Medical Services Frail Elderly Workshop Certificate Healthcare Professional Training Provider WHMIS Certificate Red Cross Grade 12 Diploma REFERENCES References available upon request