
Patrick Chukwudi
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
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About
Compassionate and client-focused Personal Support Worker (PSW) with over three years of experience providing person-centred care and support in residential care settings. Skilled in activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, feeding, mobility assistance, safe transfers, dementia and cognitive support, behavioural observation, documentation, and emotional support. Experienced in supporting seniors, adults with disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health and addiction challenges, and clients with special needs.
Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care, person-centred approaches, infection prevention and control, crisis awareness, confidentiality, and safe care practices. Recognized for empathy, professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and effective teamwork.
Experience
Personal Support Worker at Sirona Care Home (2020-01 – 2023-03)
- Provided compassionate, person-centred assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Assisted residents with mobility, ambulation, safe transfers, and appropriate use of mobility aids.
- Supported residents with feeding and meal assistance while monitoring intake and following established dietary requirements.
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and meaningful engagement to promote residents' social and emotional well-being.
- Applied trauma-informed approaches and crisis-intervention techniques when supporting residents experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges.
- Observed and documented changes in residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioural conditions and promptly reported concerns to the appropriate care team.
- Supported residents living with dementia, cognitive impairments, disabilities, and other special needs with dignity, patience, and respect.
- Assisted residents with self-administered medications in accordance with established care procedures and supervision.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe resident environments in accordance with infection-prevention and safety practices.
- Followed individualized care plans and supported residents in achieving established care goals.
- Collaborated with care-team members to promote continuity of care and maintain a high standard of resident support.
- Protected resident confidentiality and consistently promoted dignity, privacy, independence, and respect.
Education
Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health – Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario (2025)
Diploma in International Business Management – Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario (2024)
