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Kamaljit Kaur

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Dedicated Health Care Aide from Nurse Next Door, adept in dementia care and patient-focused support. Leveraged compassionate caregiving and healthcare ethics to enhance patient wellbeing, achieving significant improvements in independence. Excelled in emergency problem-solving and maintaining high hygiene standards, demonstrating a reliable commitment to patient care and team collaboration.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Nurse Next Door
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.


Education

Post Graduate in Gerontology And Hospice Care - Nursing

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
04.2024

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient-focused care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Preparing meals
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Dressing assistance
  • End of life care
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Nurse Next Door
12.2022 - Current

Post Graduate in Gerontology And Hospice Care - Nursing

MacEwan University
Kamaljit Kaur