Swati Kamble

Compassionate and dependable Personal Support Worker with hands-on experience in long-term care, retirement, and community settings. Skilled in providing person-centered care, supporting activities of daily living, and delivering one-to-one dementia care. Committed to promoting resident dignity, safety, and independence while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.

Personal Support Worker at Extendicare Halton Hills (2026-07 – Present)

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, oral hygiene, and continence care.
• Support safe mobility, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation using appropriate lifts and mobility equipment.
• Assist with meal setup, feeding, hydration, and monitor nutritional intake.
• Observe, document, and promptly report changes in residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, or behavioural condition to the nursing team.
• Record care provided and complete accurate documentation in accordance with facility policies.
• Follow infection prevention and control (IPAC) practices and maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Provide dementia care using person-centred approaches, validation, reassurance, and de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, privacy, and emotional well-being through respectful and compassionate care.
• Collaborate effectively with Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), physicians, rehabilitation staff, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality resident care.
• Respond promptly to call bells and assist with emergencies while adhering to safety protocols.
• Support recreational activities and encourage social engagement to enhance residents' quality of life.

Resident Care Assistant at Rhynocare - Extendicare Homes (2026-02 – 2026-06)

• Provide one-to-one care for residents with dementia and responsive behaviours
• Assist with ADLs: grooming, dressing, toileting, and comfort care
• Support mobility, transfers, and repositioning using safe techniques
• Use de-escalation, validation, and redirection techniques for behavioural support
• Assist with feeding, meal setup, and hydration monitoring
• Observe and report changes in condition to nursing staff
• Maintain infection control (IPAC) and safe environment
• Respond to call bells and urgent needs promptly
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Work collaboratively with PSWs, RPNs, and RNs across multiple LTC homes
• Adapt quickly to different care environments and teams

Personal Support Worker at Humber Meadows Long Term Care (2026-03 – 2026-05)

• Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Supported residents with mobility and transfers using safe lifting techniques and mobility aids.
• Provided feeding assistance and monitored nutritional intake when required.
• Observed and reported changes in residents' physical or emotional condition to nursing staff.
• Maintained accurate documentation and charting according to facility policies.
• Assisted with bed making, repositioning, and comfort care to prevent skin breakdown.
• Promoted dignity, independence, and emotional well-being of residents.
• Followed infection prevention and control protocols and maintained a clean environment.
• Communicated effectively with nurses, healthcare teams, residents, and families.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.

Personal Support Worker - Community Placement at VIVA Shores Retirement Community (2025-11 – 2025-12)

• Supported residents and clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
• Assisted with mobility and safety, including transfers, wheelchair positioning, ambulation, fall-prevention, and proper use of mobility aids.
• Helped with meal preparation, serving, and dietary monitoring according to care plans and cultural preferences.
• Provided medication reminders and supported safe medication routines under established protocols.
• Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and home/room organization to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Monitored and documented vital signs, behaviours, and any changes in physical or cognitive condition, reporting to nursing staff as needed.
• Offered emotional support, companionship, and social engagement to reduce isolation and enhance residents' or clients' well-being.
• Followed individualized care plans and collaborated with care teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

Personal Support Worker - Clinical Placement at Hillsdale Terraces Long-Term Care (2025-07 – 2025-11)

• Provided full personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, skincare, and pericare.
• Assisted with safe ambulation, repositioning, and transfers using mechanical lifts (sit-to-stand, mechanical ceiling lifts).
• Supported nutrition through meal distribution, feeding assistance, hydration monitoring, and documenting intake.
• Completed daily census and reported resident presence/status to charge nurse.
• Observed, documented, and reported physical, cognitive, and behavioural changes.
• Maintained dignity, confidentiality, and culturally sensitive care practices.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to promote resident comfort and engagement.
• Collaborated with RNs, RPNs, and PSWs to follow individualized care plans.

Early Childhood Assistant - Supply Staff at Private Childcare Centre (2024-05 – 2025-04)

• Assisted in supervising and engaging children in daily classroom activities and routines.
• Promoted emotional well-being and positive social interactions among children.
• Ensured a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborated with educators to support individual developmental goals and care needs.
• Maintained accurate daily reports and documentation of children's attendance and progress.

Personal Support Worker – Durham College (2025-05 – 2025-12)

Bachelor of Education in Education – SNDT WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY (2022)