Khadro Daahir
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)
About
Compassionate and dependable healthcare professional with hands-on caregiving and long-term care experience, seeking to contribute to a team that values dignity, respect, and person-focused care. Brings a strong ability to recognize individual needs, build trusting relationships, and provide reliable support while promoting residents’ independence, comfort, and overall quality of life. Committed to creating a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and cared for with dignity.
A collaborative and attentive team member who communicates respectfully with residents, families, and healthcare professionals and takes pride in providing compassionate, dependable care.
Experience
Long term care Placement - AgeCare Westbury - Toronto, ON
(2026)
360 Hours
- Provided person-centered care to residents in a long-term care facility.
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral care, and personal hygiene.
- Supported residents with feeding, hydration, and meal-related needs.
- Assisted with safe transfers, repositioning, and mobility using proper techniques and equipment.
- Followed infection prevention practices, including proper hand hygiene and use of PPE.
- Maintained resident dignity, privacy, comfort, and independence at all times.
- Observed and reported changes in residents’ physical, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
- Collaborated with PSWs, nurses, and other healthcare team members to support quality resident care.
- Supported fall prevention and maintained a clean and safe environment.
- Provided compassionate support to residents living with dementia and cognitive challenges.
Home Care Support Worker - Back Home
(2018 - 2021)
- Provided in-home care and daily living support to elderly clients and individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Prepared meals and assisted with feeding based on clients’ dietary needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with mobility, exercise routines, and daily activities.
- Reminded clients to take medications and monitored their general well-being.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
- Built trusting relationships with clients and families through reliable and respectful care.
Education
Personal Support Worker Diploma - Anderson college, Ontario, Canada (2026)
Medical Office Administration Diploma - CJ Healthcare College, Ontario, Canada (2024)
Bachelor - Public Health - Somalia (2018)
