Elder Care in Barrie, Ontario

Hello families! I am an extremely experienced caregiver for elderly and disabled people. I graduated from Georgian College in 2003, and have been working in this field ever since. I enjoy what I do, and am very skilled at it. I have a very friendly and out-going personality, and am very reliable. I am a non-smoker, I have my own transportation and can be available immediately! Hope to hear from you! -Angie *Here is a cut-and-paste from my current resume* Responsible for providing personal care and assisting patients with activities of daily living. •Demonstrates the ability to work both independently as well as with a team. •Working in a permanent part time position, and has also demonstrated reliability for accepting additional shifts and call-ins, and has an excellent work attendance record. •Reports to charge nurse an overview of my shift, and documents each shift in "Point click care". Care Attendant 2009 The Mental Health Center Penetanguishene Penetanguishene, Ontario Responsible for the wel-lbeing and supervision of patients who suffer from a mental illness. •Demonstrated the ability to interact with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. •Ensured every patient received the proper diet according to their meal plans for specific needs in their diets .i.e. Diabetic, low calorie, minced or pureed, or specific allergies. •Trained in Early Crisis Intervention and how to safely restrain a patient, if necessary in a manner that would require the least force. •Reported to charge nurse an overview of my shift, and documented each shift in individual patient charts/portfolios. Personal Support Worker 2007 Muskoka Heights Retirement Orillia Ontario •Provided care for Residents including dressing changes, colostomy changes, dispensing medication, dressing and bathing, monitoring glucose levels and administering insulin subcutaneously. •Learned more in depth the skill of assessing patient vital signs, and signs of distress. •Delivered each Residents meal to their tables ensuring that they received the proper diet to their care plan. •Documented each shift and reported to the next shift. Logged medications given, and ensured that all cleaning duties and laundry had been completed