Abigail Cardinal
BC
Summary
Compassionate and motivated health care assistant with hands-on 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
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Aide
Evergreen House LGH
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored and documented residents' health status and changes in condition.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- 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
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.
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.
Education
Health Care Assistant Program
Capilano University
North VancouverSkills
- 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
Sales Associate
Rogers Chocolates Granville Island
Dietary Aide
AgeCare Lakeview
Health Care Assistant Program
Capilano University