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Kara Smithers

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Hello ,

I offer support in home care settings including personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and daily living support.. I’m open to relocating or commuting.

I’m a certified Personal Support Worker with six years of hands-on experience in hospital, senior living, home care and long-term care environments. But beyond the training and credentials, what really defines me is my empathy, compassion, and genuine love for helping people.

I truly believe it’s not just about completing tasks I its about making someone feel safe, respected, and cared for during some of the most vulnerable moments in their life. That’s what I bring to every shift.

Skills & Experience:

Supporting ADLs (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding)

Safe mechanical transfers (Hoyer, sit-to-stand, wheelchair)

Infection prevention (IPAC) & clinical documentation (Braden Scale, intake)

Dementia support using Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA-certified)

Strong communication with nurses, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Certifications & Education:

PSW Certificate – Anderson College (2023)

Basic Life Support (BCLS) – Heart & Stroke Foundation (2026)

Emergency First Aid + CPR-C with AED – Rescue

Food Handler Certificate – Region of Peel (2024)

WHMIS, AODA, N95 Fit Test, Worker Health & Safety

GPA Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care Certification

Palliative Care Course

Crisis Prevention Intervention

Safe Management

UCP Medication Administration

Fully vaccinated (COVID, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tetanus)

Negative TB test + clear police background check I travel.

If you know of any Full-Time, Part-Time, or Casual PSW opportunities in home care, I’d  be grateful to hear from you. I’m ready to bring not just skills — but genuine heart — to the care team.

Thank you so much!

Years of Experience
5+ years

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Medication Administration Training, Gentle Persuasive Approach, Palliative Care Training, Crisis Prevention Intervention Training/NVCI, Safe Food Handlers, Mental Health First Aid Training, Opioid First Aid Training, First Aid/CPR, Mask Fit Test, WHMIS, Dementia Training, Hoyer Lift Training, Falls Training.
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