Jesse Callaghan is currently studying to become a personal support worker at Durham College. He is scheduled to finish the program in April 2016. During his studies, Jesse has received several certificates including ones in Alzheimer's care, palliative care, and feeding. He has work experience in a long term care facility assisting with activities of daily living. Jesse is also a peer mentor and lab resource for fellow PSW students. He believes his positive attitude, leadership skills, and compassion make him an asset for a career in healthcare.

1. Jesse Callaghan
205 Cabot Street
Oshawa, ON
905-447-2993
j_cal07@hotmail.com
Dear Human Resources:
I am currently a health care student studying the personal support worker program at Durham College. I’m
scheduled to finish the program in April 2016, and once finished I plan on entering the field of the exciting world
of being a PSW. During my studies I have learned about my scope of practice, rights and delegation, elder abuse,
and many strategies when dealing with responsive behaviors. Also during my studies I have received multiple
certificates. Some of those include, Alzheimer’s society, Me & U-First, Restorative Care certificate, St Peter’s
Feeding Certificate, and I have also been mask fitted. As my semester continues I will be achieving more
certificates, one which will specialize in fundamentals of hospice and palliative care.
I have accomplished a lot during the time at Durham College. I’ve spent time in a long term care facility where I
worked twice a week on the lockdown unit. I was assisting with ADL’s such as bathing, brushing teeth, toileting,
and personal care. With the months to come I am heading back to the long term care facility, and will have the
opportunity to be placed within a community setting. This will enhance my skills and knowledge as I become a
better student, but more importantly, a better PSW.
At Durham College, I am also a peer mentor for first year PSW students. This requires me to be a leader and help
guide other students to success. I was also the successful candidate for becoming the lab IPR resource for the PSW
program. This position I was chosen for makes me be up to date and skillful as I am to help fellow PSW students to
perfect the lab skills they learn in class.
With a great attitude and personality I believe I’d be an asset for your health care team in the future. I am polite,
mature, helpful, and very compassionate. I have leadership skills, very punctual, and have respect as I promote
dignity, independence, privacy, preference, and promote safety. The skills I learned will have a great impact on me
in the future as I enter health care, but within your organization I hope to become the best PSW I can possibly
become.
I look forward to meeting you and having a scheduled interview.
Best regards,
Jesse Callaghan
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