Caring and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) with over 8 years of healthcare experience, including community-based client care, midwifery, and disability support. Proven ability to assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and provide compassionate, individualized care in diverse settings. Highly skilled in mobility assistance, personal care, health monitoring, and emotional support. Fluent in English, Italian, and Ukrainian, with expertise in care plan development, medication reminders, and infection control.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Over 8 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in patient care, mobility assistance, and personal support.
- Expertise in developing and implementing personalized care plans based on individual needs.
- Strong proficiency in vital signs monitoring, medication reminders, and health status reporting.
- Skilled in assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Experience in companionship and emotional support, enhancing the well-being of clients.
- Knowledgeable in infection control practices and safety protocols in caregiving environments.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially, ensuring client privacy and dignity.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in care delivery.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses and therapists.
- Physically capable of assisting with client transfers, lifting, and prolonged standing.
- Languages: English, Italian, Ukrainian (Native).
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
CarePartners, Canada | 2023–Present
• Provide in-home care services to clients, assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor vital signs and medication reminders, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
• Offer emotional support and companionship, promoting social interaction and mental well-being.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists to develop and execute personalized care plans.
• Advocate for client rights and needs, ensuring access to appropriate community resources.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) & Caregiver
Fabio Bertacchini, Italy | 2020–2022
• Provided comprehensive care to seniors and persons with disabilities in home-based settings.
• Assisted with bathing, dressing, mobility, and feeding, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Planned and prepared nutritional meals, accommodating special dietary needs.
• Conducted insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring.
• Performed light housekeeping, including laundry, dishwashing, and maintaining a safe environment.
Midwife
Ternopil District Territorial Medical Association, Ukraine | 2015–2020
• Provided full-course maternal care, including prenatal, labor, and postnatal support.
• Conducted physical examinations, screening, and diagnostic tests for mother and baby.
• Assisted in labor and spontaneous normal deliveries, ensuring safe childbirth.
• Educated families on breastfeeding, newborn care, and maternal health.
• Monitored newborn health and referred infants for specialized medical services when needed.
Caregiver for Child with Autism
Family Support Role | Ongoing
• Provided one-on-one care to a child with autism, fostering a structured and supportive environment.
• Assisted with daily routines, communication development, and sensory regulation.
• Encouraged social interaction and emotional growth through tailored activities.
• Adapted caregiving techniques to suit the child’s unique behavioral and developmental needs.
Education & Certifications
• Midwifery Diploma – Arsen Rychynsky Kremenets Medical College, Ukraine
• First Aid, CPR, AED – American Health Association
• 11 Certificates: “Principles of a Palliative Approach to Care” – Canadian Home Care Association.
Additional Proficiencies
• Geriatric and pediatric care expertise.
• Household management, including maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Basic medical procedures, including insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring.
• Patient advocacy, ensuring access to appropriate healthcare resources.
First Aid Training, CPR Training, College