Current

1. Ellen Pollack
SUMMARY
Personal Support Worker with a Préposé(e) aux bénéficiares (P.A.B) and several years of experience assisting clients of all age groups
with activities of daily living in both hospital and home environments.
Worked with clients with physical (Alzheimer’s, diabetes, terminally ill patients, etc.) and psychological challenges. Caring, considerate,
and dedicated to the needs and best interests of each client. Reliable, hard­working and punctual. Eager and willing to learn.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Courteous, enthusiastic, honest · Exercise Therapy Support · Medical terminology knowledge · Grooming and Bathing
· General Housekeeping · Attention to Detail · Able to work with minimum supervision
LANGUAGES Fluent English, Functional French
COMPUTER SKILLS Word, Excel, Outlook
EXPERIENCE
Personal Care Assistant 2014­2016
Private Client A, Montreal, QC
§ Provided homecare for Alzheimer client.
§ Assisted senior with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming.
§ Assisted client with physiotherapist prescribed exercises.
§ Encouraged mental acuity via verbal and word exercises as well as guided discussions of current events.
Private Client B, Montreal, QC 2012­2014
§ Assisted senior with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming.
§ Encouraged independence of thought and performance of daily living activities.
§ Escorted client to medical appointments.
§ Kept son updated of changing occurrences on a regular basis.
§ Regularly suggested improvements for her home safety.
§ Prepared light meals and did light housekeeping.
§ Assisted client with physiotherapist prescribed exercises, outdoor walking, and with mental acuity by discussing current events.
Personal Care Assistant 2007­2012
ALTERNACARE, Montreal, QC
§ Assisted with washing, dressing, walking and transfers from bed to wheelchair.
§ Assisted with hospital, home recovery, elderly care, short­term, chronic and palliative care, always encouraging independence.
Home Care Worker 2003­2005
CLSC DESJARDINS, Montreal QC
§ Assisted senior with activities of daily living encouraging the client to button his shirt and dress himself within his ability.
§ Took client for walks and assisted with exercises, providing encouragement.
Administrative Work 1994 ­1999
Stock Clerk/Customer Service
§ Helped clients in store; Organized Men’s and Women’s Shoe departments.
Data Entry Clerk
FOUNDATION QUEBECOIS DE L’EPILEPSIE, Montreal, QC
§ Assisted others to learn Word.
Accounts Receivable
LINTON ANSWERING SERVICE, Montreal, QC
§ Managed accounts receivables, records management system, typed invoices, and performed data entry.
Personal Care Assistant 1987­1994
CENTRAL HEALTH SERVICES, Montreal, QC
§ Replaced Orderlies at various hospitals (Royal Victoria, Montreal General, Reddy Memorial, Montreal Children’s).
§ Provided private care at the patients’ homes and in hospitals.
§ Provided care for palliative care patients.
§ Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing and grooming.
§ Encouraged independence of thought and performance of daily living activities.
§ Prepared light meals and did light housekeeping activities in clients’ homes.
§ Assisted clients with physiotherapist prescribed exercises, assisted with mental acuity by discussing current events.
RELEVANT EDUCATION
Prepose(e) aux beneficiares ­ P.A.B (Includes Certification in PDSB & CPR) ­ RIVERSIDE PARK 2002
TECHNOLOGY, Montreal, QC
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION
Nursing Assistant Course ­ LASALLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Montreal, QC
Medical Laboratory/Nursing ­ DAWSON COLLEGE, Montreal, QC
DEP in Accounting ­ LASALLE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, Montreal, QC
Studies Out of the Country