Download OBJECTIVE - Comfort Keepers

MAAME ATUOBI-DANSO
(647)923-8043* 29 Rufford Drive* Brampton, ON*[email protected]
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a part-time position as a Personal Support Worker in a
community setting.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:





Over 5 years experience in the healthcare industry holding a variety of front- line
positions with most recent as a Personal Support Worker
Multiple certificates holder PSW Certificate and First-Aid CPR –Level C
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills which are relied upon when
fostering the one-on-one relationships with clients/residents and colleagues
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint , Outlook and other
internet applications
Hardworking , motivated, devoted and self- confident individual who continually
strives to develop additional skills and knowledge as a lifelong learner
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Personal Support Worker Certificate
George Brown College, Toronto, ON
2012
Food Handlers Certification
Train Can, Inc., Toronto
2012
Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid for Support Workers Certificate
George Brown College, Toronto, ON
2012
High School Diploma
St. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School
2011
Canadian Red Cross CPR Level C, Certification
First Aid 4U, Brampton, ON
2011
First Aid Certification
SAJE VITAL SIGNS, Brampton
2011
Me and U-First Module Certificate
St. Marguerite d’Youville Secondary School, Brampton ON
2010
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System Certificate
St. Marguerite d’ Youville Secondary School, Brampton ON
2010
MAAME ATUOBI-DANSO
(647)923-8043* 29 Rufford Drive* Brampton, ON*[email protected]
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Personal Support Worker
July 2012- Present
Specialty Care, Mississauga, ON
 Providing personal care to residents to enhance resident comfort and reduce risk
of infection
 Assisting residents with their meals by feeding residents who are incapable of
feeding themselves
 Helped to minimize residents’ stress, anxiety, and disorientation by providing
emotional support through combination of conversation, and planned activities
 Assessing residents behaviours and activities and reporting both orally and in
written form
 Record bowel movements and other specimens that need to be collected
 Accompanying residents to appointments or outings as directed
Personal Support Worker (Placement- Community)
March 2012- April 2012
Pro Home Health Services, Mississauga, ON
 Assisted with personal care to improve comfort and reduce risk of infection
 Went on walks with clients to promote exercise
 Assisted with cleaning in the homes to reduce clutter and maintain a safe and
healthy environment
Personal Support Worker (Placement- Clinical)
January 2012 –March2012
Villa Colombo, Toronto, ON
 Helped residents’ with meals by feeding the residents who are unable of doing it
on their own
 Provided personal care to residents to improve resident comfort and reduce risk of
infection
 Assisted with transferring and transporting residents if needed
Clinical/ Clerical Assistant (Co-op Placement)
September 2010- January 2011
St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, ON
 Worked in the Breast Centre
 Called patients to remind them of their appointments
 Filed documents, films and referrals
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Event Presenter (Volunteer)
May 2010
Peel Children’s Water Festival, Brampton, ON
 Taught approximately 6-10 children about different factors that affect
environment (e.g. recycling, air pollution and water conservation)
 Set up materials and prepare brochures for the visitors and children who attended
the festival
MAAME ATUOBI-DANSO
(647)923-8043* 29 Rufford Drive* Brampton, ON*[email protected]

Memorized script consisting of environmental factors in order to convey the
information to the children
Program Assistant (Volunteer)
September 2006-2007
The Village of Sandalwood Park, Brampton ON
 Assisted residents with planting flowers
 Set up Bingo Night for residents by displaying bingo cards and chips
 Helped coordinate Senior Luncheon: preparing buffet including main course,
refreshments and dessert
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST