REGINA SARKODIE
Toronto, ON 647-***-**** *****************@*****.***
Personal Support Worker
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Five years’ Personal Support Work experience working with patients and assisting with activities of daily living
Personal Support Worker Certificate plus Standard CPR-AED Certification/CPI
Good understanding of patient handling, trained to respond to emergency situations in accordance with established procedures/policies
Punctual, reliable, accurate, flexible, highly organized, hard worker, helpful and courteous
Good at working both independently and as a team member using good interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with client’s issues and requests in a professional and calm manner at all times
Hard working, Committed, Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills CORE COMPETENCIES/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Personal Support Work
Provided support during meal service, pouring beverages, ordering and serving resident meals
Assisted residents/clients with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and others
Provided general care for bedridden residents/clients, such as positioning, assisting with elimination, skin care, delivering food and feeding
Supported residents/clients in daily exercise program and use of rehabilitative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and canes
Provided personal care, assisted client in activities of daily living using good tact and communication
Assisted client with body positioning using various techniques and mechanical lifts
Accompanied clients on medical appointments and acted as their advocate
Administered medication and completed records on the medication administration record sheet
Supported clients to develop competencies in all areas of personal care, community access and social communication
WORK EXPERIENCE
Personal Support Worker (Access Support) – North York, Ontario 07/2024 – 10/2024
Prepared meals and supported with daily feeding routines
Ensured the safety, security and welfare of the individuals
Followed clients’ care plans, complied with program, policies and procedures
Helped Individuals in improving their ability to develop relationship with others within their community
Maintained complete confidential records for each patient in the unit Personal Support Worker (Dorvict) – Toronto, Ontario. 03/2024 – 07/2024
Prepared meals and supported with daily feeding routines
Ensured the safety, security and welfare of the individuals
Followed clients’ care plans, complied with program, policies and procedures
Helped Individuals in improving their ability to develop relationship with others within their community
Maintained complete confidential records for each patient in the unit EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
Personal Support Worker Certificate-CLI College of business and technology 2023-2024 Standard CPR-AED Certification- National CPRF Foundation, Toronto, ON 2024 Home Economics Certificate 2009-2013