Medical-Surgical Clinical Placement - Brightshores Health System - Owen Sound, ON
(2026-05 - 2026-08)
Population Served: Adult and older adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, postoperative care needs, reduced mobility, and complex health conditions.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, repositioning, and comfort measures.
- Supported safe transfers and ambulation using appropriate mobility equipment and proper body mechanics.
- Assisted with meal setup, hydration, personal hygiene, bed making, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.
- Measured and documented vital signs, monitored intake and output, and reported changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Participated in wound care, dressing changes, and other patient care procedures while working alongside the healthcare team.
- Built therapeutic relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Collaborated with Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, physicians, Personal Support Workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Mental Health Clinical Placement - Brightshores Health System - Owen Sound, ON
(2026-01 - 2026-04)
Population Served: Adult clients experiencing acute and chronic mental health conditions.
- Managed assigned clients under the supervision of nursing staff while providing compassionate, recovery-focused care.
- Reviewed client charts and participated in interdisciplinary conferences with psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Built therapeutic relationships through active listening, empathy, and respectful communication.
- Assisted clients with daily routines while encouraging independence, participation, and emotional well-being.
- Observed and reported changes in clients' behaviour, mood, and overall condition.
- Participated in Occupational Therapy activities and other therapeutic programs to support client recovery.
- Maintained accurate documentation while ensuring confidentiality and professional standards.
Long-Term Care Clinical Placement - Summit Place Long-Term Care - Owen Sound, ON
(2025-05 - 2025-08)
Population Served: Older adults requiring long-term care, including residents with dementia, chronic illnesses, and mobility limitations.
- Worked alongside Personal Support Workers to provide direct resident care throughout each shift.
- Participated in shift report to understand resident care needs and daily priorities.
- Assisted residents with morning care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, and continence care.
- Assisted residents with transfers, mobility, repositioning, and transportation to the dining room for meals.
- Supported residents during meals by providing feeding assistance and encouraging hydration while promoting independence.
- Assisted with documentation and contributed to resident care planning as part of clinical learning.
- Developed positive relationships with residents and families while providing compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care.
- Followed infection prevention and control practices to maintain a safe living environment.
Foundations Clinical Placement - Summit Place Long-Term Care - Owen Sound, ON
(2025-03 - 2025-04)
Population Served: Older adults living in a long-term care environment.
- Shadowed experienced Personal Support Workers to learn the responsibilities and daily role of a Personal Support Worker.
- Assisted Personal Support Workers with resident care under direct supervision.
- Participated in activities of daily living, including personal care, meal assistance, and transporting residents to and from the dining room.
- Observed safe resident handling techniques, infection prevention and control practices, and effective communication with residents and families.
- Developed a strong understanding of teamwork, professionalism, and person-centred care within a long-term care setting.
