FAVOUR SAMSON

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Peterborough, CA.

About

Highly dedicated Personal Support Worker with over 1.5 years of hands-on experience across long-term and community care settings, specializing in patient-centered support and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and independence while providing high-quality personal care and maintaining accurate documentation. Seeking a full-time PSW role to leverage expertise in compassionate care and effective team integration.

Work

St. Joseph's at Fleming

Personal Support Worker

Peterborough, ON, Canada

Summary

Provided comprehensive personal care and support to residents in a long-term care facility, focusing on dignity, independence, and collaborative care.

Highlights

Delivered personalized care to a diverse resident population, consistently assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, feeding, toileting, and dressing, ensuring comfort and upholding dignity.

Supported clients with complex cognitive impairments, including dementia and Alzheimer's, by implementing gentle persuasive approaches to manage behaviors and enhance their quality of life.

Maintained meticulous care documentation and facilitated seamless communication with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, ensuring continuity of care and accurate record-keeping.

Empowered residents by promoting independence in daily tasks and proactively ensuring a safe, supportive environment, contributing to overall resident well-being and reducing potential risks.

Private Home

Personal Care Assistant

Summary

Delivered personalized in-home care and support to an elderly client, focusing on personal hygiene, mobility, and household management.

Highlights

Provided dedicated one-on-one support for an elderly client, assisting with personal hygiene, safe mobility, light housekeeping, and essential errands to foster independent living.

Enhanced client well-being and comfort through attentive grooming assistance, engaging companionship, and consistent support for daily wellness routines.

Riverview Manor

PSW Student Placement

Summary

Gained practical experience in a long-term care setting, providing direct resident support and collaborating with care teams.

Highlights

Applied theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, directly assisting residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and providing comprehensive meal support to ensure nutritional needs were met.

Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary team members to meticulously execute individualized care plans, contributing to consistent and high-quality resident care.

Certificates

First Aid & CPR

Gentle Persuasive Approach

Personal Support Worker Certificate

Skills

Communication

Compassionate Communication, Active Listening, Patient Advocacy, Family Support, Healthcare Communication, Interpersonal Skills.

Patient-Centered Care

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Personal Care, Dignity in Care, Resident Support, Client Advocacy.

Healthcare Procedures

Body Positioning, Bathing, Incontinence Care, Perineal Care, PPE Usage, Infection Control, Vital Signs Monitoring.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Team Coordination, Quality Assurance, Care Continuity, Multidisciplinary Teamwork.

Time Management

Multitasking, Prioritization, Stress Management, Efficient Scheduling, Crisis Management, Organizational Skills.

Technical & Documentation

Patient Documentation, EMR Systems, Healthcare Software, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Reporting.

Customer Service

Client Relations, Responsive Support, Empathy, Conflict Resolution, Service Excellence, Patient Satisfaction.