Elder Care in Ajax, Ontario

Dear sir/madam: This letter is to express my interest in Practical Care Aid positions currently available. The opportunity being presented is very appealing, with the needed experience established while working at Extendicare Lakeside Long-term Care for over ten years, my education and previous roles as a personal support worker not only provides the needed education and experience to execute the given job showcases me as a competitive candidate for the position. The key strengths that I have obtained for success in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: • Excellent customer service, communication, and problem solving skills • Ability to adapt to changes • Strong mathematical and analytical skills • Ability to multi-task while working under pressure • Strong decision making skills • Strong collaborative, relationship building skills • Developed and implemented training programs for new workers adjusting • Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached at 647-532-.... Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. Sincerely, Doreen McPherson Objective To obtain a part or full-time position within your organization to where I can utilize my skills and ability to provide optimal client care to the aging population. Skills • 10 Years Long-term Care experience • Recent experience working with the frail-elderly, clients with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as cognitive impairment • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to de-escalate crisis in a calm and respectful manner • Knowledge of Gerontological issues, health care and social service systems • Valid Driver’s License • Reliable • Able to learn quickly • Warm, friendly personality • Efficient and skilled in seeing “what needs to be done” • Well organized • Enthusiastic and Energetic • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure • Highly trustworthy • Communicating and persuading people • Identifying and solving problems • Able to remember calculations and where things are kept • Able to keep accurate records • Write, read and speak English fluently Experience Extendicare Lakeside Long-term Care, Toronto ON 2004-Present Care for individuals living with mental health and substance abuse issues as well as cognitive impairment Reporting behavioural and clinical changes to registered staff Assisting with and providing total personal care Engagement of residents in cognitive activities Extendicare Guild wood Long Term Care, Westhill ON 2002- 20... Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation and convalescence Provided assistance to the frail elderly living in long term care with activities of daily living Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring of residents. Reporting clinical changes to registered staff NHI and SRT Agency, Toronto ON 2002 Provide assistance to elderly clients living at home in the community with activities of daily living Provided light routine housekeeping services and meal preparation Provided assistance with medication Reporting clinical changes to registered staff Education and Certifications Montessori Methods in Dementia Lakeside Long Term Care, Toronto ON 2014 Abuse Prevention Lakeside Long Term Care, Toronto ON 2014 Working with Challenging Families Lakeside Long Term Care, Toronto ON 2013 3 D’s of Dementia Care Lakeside Long-term Care, Toronto ON 2013 Gentle Persuasive Approach Lakeside Long Term Care, Toronto ON 2013 U-First Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto ON 2012 Firs Aid and CPR Lakeside Long-term Care, Toronto ON 2012 WHIMIS Lakeside Long Term Care, Toronto ON 2012 Personal Support Worker Training Robtech Institute, Toronto ON 2001