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.