Arnold Saludo

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with hands-on experience in a long-term-care setting through a 300-hour facility/community placement at The Villa Care Centre in Midland. Experienced in assisting residents with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, feeding, mobility, transfers, positioning, and resident comfort.

Additional

Canadian healthcare-related experience as a Dietary Aide at Hillcrest Village Care Centre, supporting resident meal service, dietary requirements, food safety, sanitation, and collaboration with dietary and care staff. Also brings Canadian experience as a Production Operator at Magna Closures Inc. (TECHFORM) and extensive international experience in dispatch, warehouse operations, inventory, administration, and customer service. Reliable, safety-conscious, organized, adaptable, and committed to providing respectful and compassionate support.

Personal Support Worker – 300-Hour Placement - The Villa Care Centre - Midland, Ontario

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

Facility/Community Placement

• Provided compassionate, person-centred assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Assisted residents with mobility, transfers, positioning, and appropriate mobility equipment while maintaining safety, privacy, and dignity.
• Supported residents with personal hygiene and continence care according to individual needs and care plans.
• Assisted residents during meals and promoted safe, comfortable, and respectful dining experiences.
• Observed residents' physical, emotional, and behavioural conditions and promptly reported changes or concerns to nursing staff.
• Encouraged residents to participate in daily activities and personal care routines to promote independence.
• Maintained residents' comfort, dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being.
• Followed infection prevention and control practices, workplace safety procedures, and long-term-care policies.
• Completed required documentation and communicated resident care concerns appropriately.
• Collaborated with PSWs, RPNs/RNs, families, and other members of the care team to support quality resident care.

Dietary Aide - Hillcrest Village Care Centre - Midland, Ontario

(2024-04 - 2025-12)

• Set up dining areas and meal trays and assisted with timely meal service for residents.
• Followed residents' meal preferences and dietary requirements to support safe and appropriate food service.
• Maintained food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
• Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, tables, and work areas.
• Collected and cleared used dishes, trays, and dining-area items according to established procedures.
• Communicated residents' meal-related needs and concerns to dietary and care staff.
• Worked collaboratively with dietary, nursing, and other healthcare staff to support resident comfort and quality care.
• Maintained an organized, safe, and efficient work environment during busy meal periods.

Production Operator - Magna Closures Inc. (TECHFORM) - Penetanguishene, Ontario

(2024-05)

• Operate production equipment and assemble automotive components according to established work instructions and quality requirements.
• Perform quality inspections and identify defective or non-conforming products.
• Maintain production targets, quality standards, and required cycle times.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized workstation.
• Perform basic equipment adjustments, routine cleaning, and maintenance as required.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and quality personnel regarding production and quality concerns.
• Follow standard work procedures, 5S practices, and environmental requirements.
• Demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Dispatch In-Charge / Operations Assistant - Profiles RH Factory LLC - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

(2007 - 2020-03)

• Coordinated daily dispatch, shipment preparation, material handling, and delivery activities.
• Supervised loading and unloading of materials and coordinated with production teams, drivers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Maintained accurate shipment, inventory, and dispatch records.
• Prepared packing lists, shipping documents, invoices, and production-related reports.
• Conducted inventory counts and verified physical stock against records.
• Coordinated sea freight, land freight, and local deliveries to support timely shipments.
• Communicated with customers and internal departments regarding orders, deliveries, and concerns.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Storekeeper / Administrative Assistant - Profiles RH Factory LLC - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

(2007-04 - 2015-03)

• Received, counted, loaded, unloaded, packed, and stored materials and supplies.
• Maintained accurate inventory records, including quantities, grades, and weights.
• Verified incoming orders against requisitions, invoices, and related documentation.
• Performed physical inventory counts and compared results with recorded inventory.
• Maintained organized storage areas and documentation.

Personal Support Worker - Healthcare - Hart College of Cardiac Sonography and HealthCare Inc.

College Level - Computer Programming - AMA Computer Learning Centre (2000 - 2002)