I am a mature, vibrant woman who thrives on life's offerings. I am passionate about everything I do, which also includes my career and the skill that I bring to my chosen path as a certified personal support worker. As a PSW, I bring to the client(s) patience, kindness, compassion and common sense. I was fortunate enough to have worked for a large home care organization (Saint Elizabeth Health Care, SEHC) who provided me with further education and a diverse client base. Therefore, I am comfortable with all forms of care that are expected from a PSW caring for seniors. My skill set is geared towards, but not limited to seniors with dementia, stroke, spinal cord injuries, amputations, mental health issues and of course clients that are palliative. Currently, I work privately in home care settings, providing care to several clients, one of which I have been with for many, many years. With long-term clients, trust and friendship has been established, and the ability to read and respond quickly to their needs is one of my strongest skills. I have been a single mother for many years which offered me the opportunity to fully understand my strengths, gifts and abilities, along with understanding and accepting my weaknesses. It provided me with skills around money management, household management and sole child rearing. The many challenges I faced through those years brought me to a place of self-acceptance, nurturing and a compassion towards not only others, but also myself that would never had been reached through normal means. In my private time one of my passions is practicing yoga. Although it is much more than exercise, yoga has transformed me physically, mentally and spiritually. I also utilize this practice in my work through breathing techniques and exercise practices provided to the client. I have many hobbies that I share with family, friends and also strangers. I create and distribute hand drawn mandalas and also hand made mala prayer beads. Both forms of art are essentially different forms of meditation and come from a couple of eastern religions/philosophies that I am drawn to. This creativity flows over and into my work whether it be through art projects created together with the client or simply by opening a conversation about mindfulness and art. I am also a certified Master Reiki practitioner. Reiki is an ancient healing modality provided through energy transference. The main reason for taking courses in Reiki was to be able to provide this service to my clients. It is non evasive and is simply practiced by placing ones hands on the client. It helps to relax and harmonize the body. I am charming, friendly, healthy and very kind towards everyone I meet. There are many things I can bring to a position as a PSW, but there is truly only one way to see this for yourself and that would be to meet me in person.

EXPERIENCE Certified Personal Support Worker, providing healthcare for all sectors of society. Personal Support Worker • Personal hygiene including bathing, mouth care, grooming and dressing • Toileting, incontinence, ostomies and catheterization and care • Medication cueing, administering medicated lotions, and assisting with inhalers and drops • Assisting with braces, prosthetics and orthotics • Entertainment and craft supervisor • Assisting with and encouraging of exercise routines • Meal planning and preparation and assisting with eating • Housekeeping and laundry • Companionship • Respite care • Familiar with mobility devices such as lifts and transfer devices, wheelchair and commodes • Home safety and referral to other services where necessary • Fall prevention • Some of the emotional aspects of social isolation, illness and disability • Support and respite for caregivers • Some aspects of diabetes care and oxygen treatment • Specializing in stroke, dementia and spinal cord care and the issues that arise with each • advocacy • preceptor EMPLOYMENT PRIVATE CARE Personal Support Worker August 2009 to Present SE HEALTH Personal Support Worker February 2019 to May 2022 COUNTRY HOME CARE Personal Support Worker July 2017 to 2019 SAINT ELIZABETH HEALTH CARE Personal Support Worker February 2009 to June 2016 Additional Experiences/Qualifications: Multiple certificate courses over the course of my career. All certificates are available upon request.