Amber Caron
Personal Support worker
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About
Provided compassionate daily care and emotional support to elderly residents in a long-term care setting Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support Used safe lifting and transfer techniques including mechanical lifts and repositioning procedures
Experience
Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Au Château Home for the Aged (2026-02 – Present)
- Provided compassionate daily care and emotional support to elderly residents in a long-term care setting
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support
- Used safe lifting and transfer techniques including mechanical lifts and repositioning procedures
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive conditions to nursing staff
- Supported residents with dementia and responsive behaviours using patience, dignity, and person-centred care approaches
- Assisted with meal service, hydration, and maintaining resident comfort and safety
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed infection prevention and control protocols
- Worked collaboratively with nurses, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality resident care
- Promoted resident independence, dignity, and quality of life in a respectful and professional manner
Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Paramed (2023-02 – 2026-01)
Animal Care Attendant at SPCA Sudbury (2023-02 – 2023-02)
- Appointment scheduling
- Payment processing
- Training and mentoring
- Record keeping
- Collaboration with veterinarians
- Marketing and social media
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Empathy and compassion for animals
- Handling animals
- Able to lift 50lbs plus
Personal Support Worker (PSW) at Aide de seniors noelville (2022-08 – 2023-01)
Working with patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
- Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
- Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory
- toileting (bowel care routines)
- Insertion of catheters
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care
- Administering medication and reminding for medication
- Following Covid-19 protocols
- Assisting with laundry & light housekeeping
- Being compassionate and understanding
- washing and
- transferring, positioning and turning
- dressing and undressing
Personal Support Worker at ICAN Home Health (2020-05 – 2022-12)
Working with patients and providing one-on-one care such as assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
- Ensuring the health, safety, welfare, and independence of clients
- Documenting and recording daily care reports which may include resident incident reports, restraint monitoring, and medication administration
- Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations set by the province or territory
- toileting (bowel care routines)
- Insertion of catheters
- Dementia & Alzheimer's care
- Administering medication and reminding for medication
- Following Covid-19 protocols
- Assisting with laundry & light housekeeping
- Being compassionate and understanding
- washing and
- transferring, positioning and turning
- dressing and undressing
Sanitation Worker at AM Remediation (2019-01 – 2020-12)
- Driving underground vehicles
- Adhering to mine protocols
- Sanitizing and Cleaning various areas
General Labourer at Build North Group of Companies (2018-05 – 2019-07)
- Assisting in carpentry work
- Assisting in electrical work
- Following safety protocols
- Health and Safety representative
- Covid-19 screener
Housekeeping Manager at Super 8 Motels (2009-01 – 2013-12)
- Supervising department staff
- Cleaning and sanitizing rooms
- Hiring new staff
- Training with encouraging methods
- Working with kitchen staff, and other staff members to find more positive ways to improve communication
- Training with positivity and encouragement
- Maintaining the upmost cleanliness
- Frequent checking of rooms, and common spaces
- Ensuring sanitary methods are continued daily
Education
High School Diploma – Barrie North Collegiate Secondary (2010)
