Selamawit Tesfaye
Personal Support Worker- Clinical
About
Cared for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence, or family disruption. Administered bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing garments. Performed routine health-related duties such as changing the non-sterile dressing, administering medications, and collecting specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse.
Performed routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, and making beds. Monitored vital signs and weight gain or loss. CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. Fluent in English.
Experience
Personal Support Worker- Clinical - Berkshire Care Centre - Windsor, ON
(2024-01)
- Provided care to elderly patients
- Helped patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and monitoring vital signs
- Provided emotional, physical, and mental support
- Assisted in maintaining safe, clean, and positive client environments
- Collaborated with the team and discussed the patients' progress and areas of improvement
- Assisted patients with transportation when bound to wheelchairs or stretchers
- Ensured to follow all safety protocols when using different healthcare and patient equipment
Packer - TopLine Farms - Leamington, ON
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Team member on the line to help package, distribute and collect produce such as tomatoes.
- Worked independently and in a team-setting when necessary to help package produce in a timely manner.
- Followed safety protocols with ensuring PPE is up to ministry standards and followed Covid protocols when necessary.
Education
Personal Support Worker Certificate - Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology (2023-01 - 2024-12)
CPR First Aid and AED Certified - Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology (2024-11)
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Certificate - Ministry of Labor, Training, and Skills Development (2023-07)
Computer and Workplace Skills Training Certificate - UHC-Hub of Opportunities (2022-12)
