Stacy

Second-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student at Ontario Tech University with paid Personal Support Worker experience and a completed hospital placement in Complex Continuing Care. Hands-on experience in personal care, dementia care, transfers, mechanical lifts, vital signs and documentation. Supports patient dignity and safety, communicates changes in condition, and works collaboratively within assigned responsibilities and student scope.

Personal Support Worker - Clarington Place by Fieldgate Retirement Living

(2026-05 - 2026-08)

• Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding and continence care while respecting privacy and encouraging participation in daily routines.
• Supported transfers and mobility using mechanical lifts and appropriate assistance to maintain resident safety and comfort.
• Provided dementia care using calm communication, reassurance and respectful support during personal care and daily activities.
• Documented care provided and reported changes in residents' condition or care needs to the nursing team to support continuity of care.

Nursing Student Clinical Placement - Lakeridge Health - Bowmanville Hospital

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

Complex Continuing Care

• Provided supervised care for older adults, including patients with dementia, mobility limitations and complex personal-care needs.
• Measured and reported vital signs, observed patient condition, and communicated changes or concerns to the nurse and clinical instructor.
• Assisted with bed baths, oral and perineal care, brief changes, repositioning and mobility while maintaining privacy and fall precautions.
• Applied hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) and equipment-cleaning practices; contributed to documentation, handoff reports and care-planning discussions.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Ontario Tech University (2029)