My name is Mayowa and I reside in North York. I am a caring and passionate individual, with a responsible and mature approach to providing care.I have extensive knowledge and capabilities. My certifications include Personal Support Worker, First Aid, and CPR. I also hold a Bachelor's Degree and a certificate in epidemiology. I am actively seeking either full-time or part-time positions as a Personal Support Worker or Caregiver/Companion. I am available to start in September 2024, offering flexibility throughout the week to meet care responsibilities. My training includes a wide range of duties such as assisting with personal care(bathing, dressing, toileting, and heavy patient lifting & transfer).Additionally, I have experience with housekeeping duties like laundry, grocery shopping, meal planning/preparation, and maintaining a clean environment. In terms of specialized assistance, I am adept at providing Alzheimer/Dementia care, Parkinson care, Palliative Care, lifts and transfers, tube feeding, patient positioning, and Catheter/ Colostomy Care. I can also work with children with disabilities. I am open to both live-in or live-out living arrangements, looking to utilize my skills in Home Health Care settings, Clinics / Hospitals, or Retirement Homes. Despite my limited professional experience, I am well-educated about a variety of patient diagnoses and required care—this includes Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, Stroke, Diabetes, Visual Impairment, among others. I am looking forward to embarking on my journey in healthcare, by extending heartfelt care and support to those who need it.

Downsview Long Term Care- Assist in facilitating patient care coordination, providing compassionate care and support to elderly clients, Support activities of daily living(ADL's) including lifting and meal assistance SageCare- Contributed to ongoing assessment of client needs and progress, reporting observation to supervising staff Collaborated with team members to maintain d safe and comfortable environment for clients Support activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing and meal assistance) Contributed to ongoing assessment of client 's needs and progress, reporting and observation to supervising staff Home Support Worker -(Private Home) Planned and prepared meals, special diet and support feeding client Performed routine house keeping duties to clients (laundry, washing dishes and bed making) Administer bedside and personal care to residents. Performed routine health related duties such as changing non sterile dressing and assisting in the administration of medication.Also record vital signs and other data required. Provided companionship, emotional support and advocacy for client Support patients with mobility and positioning

I have a background in biological science, epidemiology and I have the personal support worker certificate from UMS College Dufferin, Toronto