Resume Objective
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years of experience providing compassionate bedside care to elderly and medically complex residents in Ontario long-term care homes. Seeking a CNA role in a progressive care environment where I can support clinical teams and make a meaningful difference in resident well-being.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Bedside and personal care
- Vital signs monitoring and reporting
- Resident repositioning and skin integrity checks
- Specimen collection assistance
- Feeding and nutritional support
- Restorative care techniques
- Electronic documentation
- Infection prevention and control
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Delivered hands-on personal care to 10–12 residents per shift, including bathing, oral care, and continence management.
- Measured and recorded vital signs every shift, promptly reporting abnormalities to the charge nurse.
- Assisted with resident repositioning every two hours to prevent pressure injuries and skin breakdown.
- Supported meal service and feeding assistance for residents with dysphagia following care plan guidelines.
- Participated in restorative care programmes to maintain and improve resident mobility and functional independence.
Education
Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or equivalent nursing assistant training from an Ontario accredited programme.
Relevant Certifications
- PSW Certificate (Ontario)
- CPR Level C and First Aid
- Safe Management and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
How to Use This Sample
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