Elder Care in Beamsville, Ontario

Semester Abroad (Nursing) May – August 2014 Institute for Indian Mother and Child, Kolkata, India • Gave injections, did blood pressure readings and wound dressings • Worked with the poor rural people of all ages in Indian villages • Implemented beneficial policy changes within the organization • Was facilitator of 25 (per month) foreign volunteers Personal Support Worker June 2012 – April 2014 Albright Manor, Beamsville Ontario • Cared for residents as a PSW in a 5-story old age home • Worked mostly night shift • Worked with elderly residents at various stages of frailty • Completed mandatory training modules as required West Park Health Centre, St. Catharine’s, Ontario May – September 2012 • Worked all shifts (days, evenings, nights) as a PSW • Mealtime assistant • Helped residents get up in morning, and ready for bed at night • Paper and electronic charting of all residents • Worked with elderly residents at various stages of frailty Companionship and Support Work An elderly woman, live-in home care, Beamsville Ontario 200 • Assisted a woman with heart disease up until her death • Lived with her, caring for her basic needs and being a companion • Bathed, dressed, and fed as needed Middle aged woman, once a week care, Kitchener Ontario September – April 2013 • Assisted a woman with severe cerebral palsy up until her death • Spent one evening per week as one-on-one companion • Cared for her during various stages of her deteriorating health • Communicated through lip reading Assistant for the Community Alzheimer’s Program January – April 2012 Sunnyside Seniors Services, Kitchener Ontario • Worked one on one with residents affected by Alzheimer’s disease • Assisted residents with various exercise techniques to promote activity • Helped residents with arts and crafts activities, including painting • Supported residents during music therapy sessions