Elder Care in Windsor, Ontario

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Organizational Skills - I constructed and presented a CGH database during a Medical Genetic Round at my Co-op placement. Creative Skills – I constructed and prepared a nursing teaching plan to illustrate as much detail and creativity towards hand hygiene. Research Skills – In Clinical Experience class I learned how to correctly provide patient care, assistance with personal hygiene, nutrition, activities of Daily Living, assisting with patient turns, mobilization, and transport.  Teaching Skills – I participated in the Health Fair at St. Clair College, spoke to students about healthy eating on a student budget. EDUCATION: St. Clair College BScN Nursing - First Year St. Clair College Personal Support Worker Diploma (Academic Distinction) WORK EXPERIENCE: Youth Leader YMCA November 2014 - Present Windsor, Ontario • Observe and interact with children in after school, youth programs and FOY camps. • Insure health and safety regulations are met. Including allergies, medical conditions and food restrictions.   • Encourage physical and mental development with daily lesson, gym time and physical literacy.   • Create lesson plays for children ages 3 to 6 years  Personal Support Worker (placement) Southwood Lakes, Banwell & Seasons Royal Oak Retirement St. Clair College January 2015 - August 2015 Windsor, Ontario Perform direct patient care, assistance with elimination/toileting/personal hygiene, nutrition, activities of Daily Living, assisting with patient turns, mobilization, and transport.  Practice good sanitation and sterile techniques to avoid infection and the spread of contagious illness.  Worked in the Alzheimers and Dementia Unit at Season Royal Oak Retirement. Early Childhood Educator Supply Growing Concerns Childcare Centre - LHSC May 2014 - Present London, Ontario Observed and interacted with children from the ages of 6 months to 10 year olds in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Insured health and safety regulations, including allergies, food restrictions and disinfecting were upheld. Encouraged physical, creative and mental development throughout all age groups. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: Mock Fire Evacuation Southwood Lakes June 2015 Windsor, Ontario Act as a patient who needed a full lift assistance .  Participated in both vertical and horizontal evacuation procedure. St. Clair College Open House (Nursing Booth) St. Clair College March 2014 Windsor, Ontario Handed out pamphlets about the BScN Nursing Program. Responded to student’s questions about the program in an effective manner. Guided students and parents toward the Health building for tours. Teddy Bear Picnic Children’s Hospital - LHSC June 2012 London, Ontario Ensured that there was an adequate amount of food on the tables. Transferred food from the grill into the hospital to be served. Participated in the clean up after the event was over. Medical/Metabolic and Cancer Genetics Children’s Hospital - LHSC March 2012 London, Ontario Converted old patients’ charts to current chart system. Typed and ensured that all patients’ initials were correct and placed on the chart accordantly. Participated in putting away all the new charts in the filling cabinet. CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid and CPR certification, WHMIS certification, Mask Fit Testing, Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps, Epinephrine Auto-Injector, Infection Control certification.