Nia S

Compassionate Personal Support Worker and third-semester Practical Nursing student at Durham College with experience providing individualized care in home care, retirement living, and rehabilitation-related settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, supporting people living with dementia, promoting client safety and dignity, and communicating with interdisciplinary care teams. Brings additional hands-on experience from a hospital clinical placement Experienced in private senior companionship and household support.

Practical Nursing Student at Lakeridge Health – Bowmanville Hospital (2026)

• Participated in supervised nursing care, including vital signs, head-to-toe assessments, and reporting relevant findings to the care team.
• Assisted patients with personal care, positioning, mobility, transfers alongside authorized staff, and comfort measures.
• Practised therapeutic communication, patient-centred care, infection prevention, safety awareness, and professional documentation in the clinical setting.

Personal Support Worker / Home Care at Community Care (2026-03 – Present)

• Provided individualized support to clients in community and home-care settings, promoting independence, safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Experienced with AlayaCare and AxisCare care-management platforms in community care settings.

Private Personal Support Worker at Independent Senior Support (2025 – Present)

• Provide individualized in-home companionship and non-medical support to seniors, promoting comfort, independence, and social engagement.
• Assist with light housekeeping and cleaning services to maintain a safe, tidy, and welcoming home environment.
• Offer pet-assisted companionship activities and meaningful recreation, including playing games and social interaction.

Unregulated Care Provider at Seasons Retirement Communities – Bowmanville (2022-05 – Present)

• Support residents, including those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, with personal care, daily routines, nutrition, and meaningful engagement.
• Assist with medication-related duties within employer authorization and role-specific training, while supporting resident safety and well-being.

Personal Support Worker at Bayshore HealthCare (2021-03 – 2026-01)

• Provided individualized care to clients, including people living with stroke-related disabilities and dementia, in accordance with care plans.
• Assisted with bathing, grooming, oral and skin care, toileting, mobility, positioning, feeding, special diets, and medication reminders.
• Offered emotional and social support, helped with meal preparation and household activities, and monitored home safety.

Personal Support Worker – Long-Term Care at Bayshore HealthCare – Oshawa (2020-01 – 2023)

• Provided personal care and supported clients’ physical comfort, emotional well-being, dignity, and safety under supervisor direction.

Casual Personal Support Worker at Nurse Next Door

• Assisted with activities of daily living, transfers, ambulation, companionship, meal preparation, and light housekeeping; maintained accurate care records.

Personal Support Worker at Stay Home Forever

• Supported clients with hygiene, perineal care, feeding, housekeeping, and daily living needs.

Server at Bowmanville Creek Retirement Community (2021-09 – 2022-06)

• Provided resident-focused dining service, meal delivery, dining-room preparation, and kitchen support.

Practical Nursing Diploma (in progress; Semester 3) in Practical Nursing – Durham College

Personal Support Worker Certificate – Computek College of Business, Healthcare & Technology

High School Diploma