Greg Houselander, PSW

Cell (647) 267-2823 Email: greg.houselander@gmail.com

Achievements & Related Skills

• 96% average at completion of PSW program. Dean’s List Recipient for Academic Achievement.
Class Valedictorian
• Experience in long-term care facility, retirement living, and home setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with different levels of management, and
customers/clients with varying backgrounds.
• Superior work ethic and attendance record.
• Quick learner with strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Demonstrated computer and record keeping skills.

Education & Certifications

• Practical Nursing Diploma Candidate, 2020 Graduation (Durham College, Oshawa ON)
• Personal Support Worker (NACC Certification)
• Class G Drivers License (with clean record)
• Advanced Open Water Scuba Diving Certification (PADI)

Work Experience

Support Care Worker PACE Independent Living, Toronto ON Nov 2016 - Present
• Provided direct physical support services to adults with physical
disabilities as directed by the client in a private home setting
• Understanding and knowledge of PACE’s policies and procedures
• Worked independently and in a team environment
• Lifted and transferred clients independently using mechanical lifts and
manual lifts
• Provided: bowel treatments; internal catheters; condom catheters; for
clients with spinal cord injuries

PSW Chartwell Ballycliffe LTC, Ajax Aug 2015 - Present

• Administered personal care including bathing, dressing and personal
hygiene.
• Provided specialized services including catheter.
• Recorded and reported changes to client’s behavior or medical status to
charge nurse.
• Provided palliative end-of-life compassionate care.
• Provided ongoing emotional support and companionship.
• Demonstrated effective patient focused communication with residents,
families and team members.
• Responded to call bells and accessed appropriate person to meet patient
needs
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PSW Chartwell Wynfield Retirement, Oshawa Mar 2014 – Feb 2017

• Administered personal care including bathing, dressing and personal
hygiene.
• Medication delivery (MediSystem Certified).
• Measured and recorded vital signs.

PSW Homewell, Ajax Feb 2014 – Nov 2015

• Administered personal care including bathing, dressing and personal
hygiene.
• Medication reminders
• Measured and recorded vital signs.
• Performed housekeeping and laundry services, meal planning and
preparation.
• Provided emotional support and companionship.

PSW Chartwell Select, Pickering Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

(Field Placement)
• Administered personal care including bathing, dressing and personal
hygiene.
• Medication delivery.
• Measured and recorded vital signs.
• Performed housekeeping and laundry services.
• Provided emotional support and companionship.

PSW Community Nursing LTC, Pickering Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

(Field Placement)
• Administered personal care including bathing, dressing and personal
hygiene.
• Provided specialized services including colostomy and catheter.
• Attended in-services including fall prevention, Alzheimers, and dementia.
• Recorded and reported changes to client’s behavior or medical status to
charge nurse.
• Provided palliative end-of-life compassionate care.
• Provided ongoing emotional support and companionship.
• Demonstrated effective patient focused communication with residents,
families and team members.
• Responded to call bells and accessed appropriate person to meet patient
needs