Priyanka Deswal

Compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker with 3+ years of experience providing person-centred care in community settings. Experienced in supporting older adults and clients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility and transfers, meals and feeding, housekeeping, companionship, observation and reporting, documentation, infection prevention, and medication reminders. Strong communication, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Currently studying Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) and committed to safe, respectful, and dignified client care.

Personal Support Worker (PSW) - Spectrum Health Care - Ontario

(2022-01)

• Provide compassionate, respectful and person-centred care to clients in the community while promoting independence, dignity and safety.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Support safe mobility, transfers, repositioning and ambulation according to client needs and care plans.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding and hydration while respecting individual preferences and dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients and families.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain clean, organized and safe client environments.
• Observe changes in clients' physical, emotional and functional condition and communicate concerns promptly to the appropriate care team.
• Complete required documentation and follow established care plans, policies, procedures and infection-prevention practices.
• Provide medication reminders within the scope of the PSW role and follow direction from the appropriate healthcare team.
• Work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals, clients and families to support continuity of care.
• Use effective communication and problem-solving skills when responding to client needs and challenging situations.

Registered Practical Nursing (RPN) - Nursing - Ontario

Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate - Personal Support Work - Ontario