Emma Best

A compassionate, energetic, and dedicated Personal support worker with five years of experience providing quality care and support to individuals in various settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring client comfort and safety. Demonstrates an understanding of mental health and addiction issues.

I am seeking a personal support worker position in a reputable organization where I can utilize my skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals.

Personal Support Worker - Oak Terrace Longterm care - Orillia,On,CA

(2024-08 - 2025-04)

• Lifting and transferring clients who have difficulty moving around on their own
• Observing changes in health, mood, or behavior and communicating with healthcare teams.
• Assisting with daily personal care such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Ensure quality care is provided and the living environment meets JCH standards.
• Serve as a positive role model for staff and the people we support.
• Perform personal care duties, including lifts and transfers.
• Reminding or assisting clients in taking prescribed medications.
• Maintain effective communication with the Program Manager, staff, families, other departments within JCH, external stakeholders, etc.
• Providing meal preparation and feeding.
• Coordinate activities on a week-to-week basis to ensure a balance of personal and social opportunities to promote recreation, community interaction and individual relationships.
• Promote independence and encourage decision-making by recognizing and respecting individual interests and choices.
• Provide on-call support as per protocol.
• Complete audits, checks, drills and reports as required for the location overseen.
• Supervise, motivate, and monitor the performance of the direct support team.
• Complete and document required training for all new employees.
• Provide leadership to create a respectful working environment conducive to effective working relationships.

Direct Support Worker - Apple Blossom Village - Orillia ON.CA

(2024-02 - 2026-03)

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Assist clients in their own homes/programs and in the community to allow them to function more safely and independently.
• Helping clients walk safely, transfer between surfaces, or use mobility aids.
• Facilitates physical, recreational, social, and educational activities.
• Provide direct support for community members accessing emergency services.
• Implement rules for shelter security.
• Monitor and report any changes in the client's physical or mental health status.
• Create and implement care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for the clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients' care and progress.

Health Care Aide - Chartwell Retirement Residence - Midland, ON,Canada.

(2024-08 - 2025-04)

• Provided compassionate care and support to patients in home care, long-term care, or hospital settings
• Assisted clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Perform personal care duties including lifts and transfers.
• Followed infection control procedures and safety protocols at all times.
• Supported patient mobility, including transfers, lifting, and repositioning using proper techniques.
• Promote independence and encourage decision-making by recognizing and respecting individual interests and choices.
• Provide on-call support as per protocol.
• Complete audits, checks, drills and reports as required for the location overseen.
• Supervise, motivate, and monitor the performance of the direct support team.
• Complete and document required training for all new employees.
• Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.

Home Support Worker - Interlake Regional Health Authority - Selkirk, MB

(2023-05 - 2024-01)

• Provide direct support for community members.
• Ensure volunteers, staff, and other stakeholders are treated with equity, respect, and dignity and support them to have a positive experience.
• Refer shelter patrons to the appropriate traditional opportunities and agencies that can assist them positively and helpfully.
• Monitor and report any changes in the client's physical or mental health status.
• Create and implement care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for the clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of clients' care and progress.

Diploma - Project management - Georgian college Ontario

Diploma - Electrical Engineering - Institution of Management and Technology