Ihemmillicentjoy

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with experience providing quality personal care and emotional support to seniors and individuals with varying physical and cognitive needs in long-term care and community settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), infection prevention, dementia care, mobility assistance, documentation, and person-centered care. Strong team player with excellent communication, observation, and time management skills.

Committed to promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life for every client.

Caregiver at Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (2025-07 – Present)

• Provided companionship and emotional support to community members.
• Assisted clients in accessing community resources and support services.
• Helped prepare activity spaces and supported wellness programs.
• Maintained confidentiality and respected client privacy.
• Assisted staff during community outreach and support activities.
• Demonstrated empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity when interacting with clients.

Personal Support Worker at Muskoka Landing Long-Term Care Home (2024-12 – 2025-07)

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Supported residents with safe transfers using proper body mechanics and mobility equipment.
• Monitored residents' physical and emotional well-being and promptly reported changes to the nursing team.
• Assisted with feeding and hydration while encouraging resident independence.
• Built respectful relationships with residents and families through compassionate care.
• Maintained accurate documentation and followed care plans.

Personal Support Worker at Copernicus Lodge (2024-09 – 2024-11)

• Delivered compassionate personal care under the supervision of nursing staff.
• Assisted residents with daily living activities while preserving dignity and independence.
• Observed changes in residents' health conditions and communicated concerns appropriately.
• Supported recreational and social activities that promoted resident engagement.
• Practiced safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning techniques.
• Assisted with documentation and maintained resident confidentiality.

Caregiver Attendant at St. Mary's Mission Hospital (2021-01 – 2023-03)

• Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility.
• Monitored patients and reported changes in condition to nurses.
• Assisted healthcare staff with patient comfort and daily care routines.
• Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and equipment.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families.

Home Care Assistant at Grace Community Home Care Services (2017-01 – 2020-12)

• Provided in-home care for elderly clients and individuals recovering from illness.
• Assisted with meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, and companionship.
• Supported clients with mobility and exercise routines.
• Encouraged independence while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintained accurate daily care records.

Personal Support Worker Certificate – Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute (2024-11 – 2024-11)