If you are looking for a rewarding and satisfying job of a personal support worker than you need to know about writing a good resume for this job along with an effective cover letter for personal support worker. Look at the following sample in order to create a good resume for your job application.

Job Description of PSW (Personal Support Worker)

Personal Support Workers provide continuing or temporary home support services for individuals and families for the duration of incapacitation, period of recovery or family trouble. They are in employment by government, non-profit and home care agencies, or are freelance. They might also provide elderly and convalescent clients with company and individual care in residential settings.

 

 

PSW Resume Sample

Mary Smith
33 Example Street, Calgary AB S9R 6E9
(999) 999-9999, [Email Address]
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OBJECTIVE (See more objectives for PSW Resume)
An experienced Personal Support Worker enthusiastic to find a challenging position within a private household or caring organization where I will be able to utilize my hands-on experience, compassionate nature  and housekeeping skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Flexible, careful, keen, and lively individual with knowledge of implementing personal support plans which center on the individual’s welfare, requirements, needs and interests. Having the aptitude to manage a tricky caseload, at the same time as staying focused on giving a high standard of care to every client. Continually maintaining and representing an optimistic approach towards customers, their families, workers and visitors.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Prompt, consistent and able to make and use own plan
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of dealing with exigent behaviors
• Caring and sympathetic approach
• Flexible in every day work and routines
• Having own transport & able to travel excessively
• Have the energy and enthusiasm to accomplish and complete projects
• Experience of working with people with learning disability or require extra support

WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2010 – Present
Calgary Residential Care Home – Calgary AB
Personal Support Worker
• Ensure that clients receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
• Perform essential paper work
• Teach life skills, way safety, use of community transport and cooking
• Take clients to shopping, trips, communal events, appointments and places of worship
• Prepare nutritious meals for clients
• Ensure the security and safety of the home
• Assist with cash management such as household bills
• Correspond with key agencies and personal service providers in the local society
• Wash, bath, bed bath and assist in shower for patients
• Oversee medicines to clients

LICENSE
Alberta Driving License

CERTIFICATION
First Aid and CPR – 2010

EDUCATION
High School Diploma – 2005

REFERENCES – Available on request.

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Note: This PSW Resume Sample is also useful for the following positions

• Visiting Homemaker
• Personal Care Attendant
• Respite Worker
• Companion
• Foster Parent
• Home Support Worker
• Personal Aide