Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certificates
Timeline
Generic

Abigail Cardinal

North Vancouver,BC

Summary

Compassionate and motivated recent health care assistant graduate with hands-on practicum experience in long term care and assisted living settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, supporting safe lifts and transfers and following infection control protocols. Brings a strong background in food service, organization, and customer care, with commitment to promoting dignity, comfort, and quality of life for every client.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Rogers Chocolates Granville Island
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
  • Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds, and exchanges for customers.

Dietary Aide

AgeCare Lakeview
  • Developed and oversaw preparation of specialized diets
  • Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.

Care Aide

Evergreen House LGH
08.2025 - Current
  • Provided overnight care and monitoring for residents, ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity throughout the night
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards
  • Responded quickly to call bells and resident needs to promote a supportive environment
  • Provided personal hygiene care, including incontinence support and regular pad changes
  • Assisted nurses with administering suppositories in the meu unit

HCAP Clinical Experience

Lynn Valley Care Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025
  • Delivered compassionate care to clients with mental health and physical challenges
  • Supported safe client transfers using ceiling lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and medi-lifts
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting dignity and independence
  • Adhered to all safety procedures and infection control protocols
  • Assisted preceptor with meal services and client feeding

HCAP Student/ Health care support worker

EverGreen House North Vancouver
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and self-worth
  • Developed meaningful relationships with residents, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
  • Cleaned and organized residents living quarters to make living conditions more hospitable.
  • Organized and restocked necessities such as Pads, bedding, hygiene products, clothing...etc.

Education

Health Care Assistant Program

Capilano University
North Vancouver
07-2025

Skills

  • Effective team collaboration
  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Compassionate patient interactions
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Personal Information

Certificates

Health Care assistant Certificate completed July 2025

CPR certified red cross (Exp. 2027)

Food handlers certificate (Exp. 2028)

Serving it right certificate (Exp. 2028)

Timeline

Care Aide

Evergreen House LGH
08.2025 - Current

HCAP Clinical Experience

Lynn Valley Care Centre
05.2025 - 07.2025

HCAP Student/ Health care support worker

EverGreen House North Vancouver
09.2024 - 01.2025

Sales Associate

Rogers Chocolates Granville Island

Health Care Assistant Program

Capilano University

Dietary Aide

AgeCare Lakeview
Abigail Cardinal