Resume Objective
Attentive and compassionate Nursing Assistant with 3 years of experience supporting nursing teams in Ontario long-term care homes and rehabilitation units. Seeking a nursing assistant position where I can contribute to resident well-being and develop my clinical skills within a supportive team.
Key Skills to Highlight
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Resident repositioning and mobility support
- Feeding and nutritional assistance
- Care documentation and reporting
- Infection prevention and control
- Safe client handling and mechanical lift operation
- Communication with nursing team and families
Sample Work Experience Bullets
- Assisted residents with all aspects of daily personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene.
- Measured and recorded vital signs every shift, reporting significant changes to the charge RPN or RN.
- Supported safe resident repositioning and ambulation to prevent skin breakdown and maintain functional mobility.
- Assisted during meal service and provided feeding support to residents with dysphagia or limited hand function.
- Documented care activities in the resident record and participated in shift handover communication.
Education
Personal Support Worker (PSW) certificate or nursing assistant training from an accredited Ontario programme.
Relevant Certifications
- PSW Certificate (Ontario)
- CPR Level C and First Aid
- Mechanical Lift Operator Training
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