Debbie Ryan

Reliable and caring bilingual Personal Support Worker with extensive experience supporting residents and clients with diverse needs, including in long-term care facilities, residences, and home support. Recognized for a strong sense of responsibility, adaptability, a respectful approach, and commitment to the safety, comfort, and dignity of those receiving support.

Personal Support Worker - Résidence Vigi Shermont CHSLD

(2024-05)

• Provide personalized and safe care to residents with complex needs, including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, NCD, and mental health disorders.
• Assist residents with daily activities while promoting their independence, comfort, and dignity.

Personal Support Worker - Agence Continuum

(2022-05 - 2024-05)

• Carry out the full range of Personal Support Worker duties in various care settings and with diverse client groups.
• Quickly adapt to the routines, priorities, and procedures specific to each residence.

Personal Support Worker - Wales Home CHSLD

(2019-11 - 2021-08)

• Train and support Personal Support Workers in their daily duties.
• Provide personal hygiene care and baths, and assist residents with respect and professionalism.

Personal Support Worker - Village Grace

(2018-07 - 2019-11)

• Assist residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or advanced Parkinson’s disease.
• Help with personal hygiene, changing clothes, and incontinence-related needs.
• Assist residents with meals, transfers, and activities of daily living.
• Encourage residents’ independence and train new employees on care procedures.

Service Writer / Advisor - Truck Zone

(2017-02 - 2018-05)

• Open, close, and follow up on work orders.
• Prepare estimates, schedule appointments, and answer multiple phone lines.
• Maintain professional communication focused on customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the shop manager to support workflow and daily priorities.
• Process CVIP documents and use Karmak, QuickBooks, Word, and Excel.

Medic - 911 Industrial Response

(2009-09 - 2013-09)

• Assist injured patients within the established scope of practice.
• Conduct daily inventories of medical supplies and ensure vehicles are disinfected.
• Participate in safety meetings, document follow-ups, and compile relevant records.
• Contribute to preparing and distributing the site emergency plan.

Personal Support Worker - Canadian Red Cross, Ontario - Ontario

(1997-09 - 2009-06)

• Assist clients with physical or cognitive limitations with activities of daily living.
• Observe changes in behavior or condition and communicate relevant information.
• Promote clients’ independence, safety, and well-being while respecting confidentiality.
• Document care, apply safety measures, and provide respite and palliative care support.