Energetic and motivated Personal Support Worker who is highly organized and skilled at balancing the needs of clients in both medical and personal capacities. Accurate assertive and adaptable professional who can effectively multitask in challenging situations and meet critical deadlines.
SKILLS
• Bathing and grooming assistance
• Emotional support
• Mobility expertise
• Housekeeping
• Meal preparation
• Documentation
• Behavioral observation
• Companionship
• Time Management
• Training and Development
• Active Listening
Personal Support Worker
May 2020 – September 2022
Jalandhar, Punjab, India
• Facilitate patient movement and daily care support.
• Plan nutritious and healthy meals for clients.
• Organize daily activities to encourage health and mental wellness of patients.
• Provide emotional, physical, and mental support.
• Assist in maintaining safe, clean, and positive client environments.
• Coordinate care with other healthcare and support professionals.
• Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
• Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
• Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
• Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
• Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
• Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
• Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
• Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
• Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
• Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
• Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
• Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
• Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition and injuries.
• Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
• Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
• Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize the need for further attention.