Elder Care in Whitby, Ontario

I am a fully certified PSW with 8 years experience providing health care for all sectors of society at home, in the community and in retirement homes. DUTIES HAVE INCLUDED BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  Personal hygiene, including bathing, mouth care, grooming and dressing.  Toileting, incontinence, osotomy and catheterization care.  Medication cueing, administering medicated lotions, and assisting with inhalers and eye drops.  Meal planning, grocery shopping, preparation and assisting with eating.  Entertainment and craft supervisor.  Housekeeping and laundry.  Driver for doctor’s appointments, outings and recreational drives.  Familiar with mobility devices such as lifts, transfers devices, wheelchairs and commodes.  Assistance with braces, prosthetics and orthotics.  Emotional support for client and family.  Specializing in dementia, stroke and spinal cord care and the issues that arise with each.