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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
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ADE OBE

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Health Care Aide with over 7 years of experience supporting residents with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and mobility assistance. Skilled in providing person-centered care, maintaining residents’ dignity, and ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and a passion for improving quality of life for clients.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavior Support Worker

I Have A Chance Support Services Ltd
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide essential support and guidance to clients entrusted to IHAC's care.
  • Ensure safety, fostering active community integration, maintaining households and assisting clients in attaining their personal aspirations.
  • Collaborate closely within the dynamic team.
  • Administer medications, facilitate conflict resolution and ensuring overall well-being of clients.
  • Create an inclusive environment that uplifts both clients and co-workers.

Developmental Support Worker

Community Living London
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • Supporting individuals in the day program to achieve their daily goals.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of treatment programs by tracking clients’ behavioral and physical changes.
  • Providing direct feedback to the Director of Care about the overall progress of the client.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to their determined schedule.
  • Respecting the rights of the client, including the right to privacy, the right to refuse care and the right to confidentiality.
  • Providing emotional support and counselling to individuals and their family.

HCA

Comfort Keepers
11.2018 - 05.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

Developmental Support Worker

Participation House (PHSS)
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to their determined schedule.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

HCA

McGarrell Place by Revera
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintain clean personal areas and prepare healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Health Care Technician - Palliative Care

VON
03.2018 - 10.2018
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency & productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Education

First Aid & CPR/AED level C -

02.2024

Developmental Services Worker - undefined

CLI College
Toronto, ON
06.2021

Pharmacology Training - undefined

Humber College
Toronto, ON
03.2020

Administrative & Clerical Training - undefined

Pathways Skill Development - London ON
London, ON
01.2020

HCA

HCA
Edmonton, AB
04-2025

Skills

  • Daily living support
  • Documentation abilities
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team Building
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Document management
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Accomplishments

     Certified Health Care Aide

     MANDT Certified

     Certification in Pharmacology

     NVCI (Non-Violent Crises Intervention) Certified

     SIVA (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) Certified

     Suicide Prevention (ASIST Certified) & Trauma-Informed Practice

     Abuse, Self-Harm and Suicide Intervention Certification

     Knowledge of Canadian Criminal Justice System and Victims Bill of Rights

     Expertise in Trauma-Informed Support, harm reduction and Crisis Intervention

     Experience Conducting Client-Centered Needs Assessments & Case Conferences

     Strong Collaboration with Law Enforcement & Community Organizations

     Knowledge of addiction and mental health counselling.

     knowledge and Curriculum Design of Adult Learning Principles and Theories

     Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Positive Behavioral Strategist

     Skilled in Conflict Resolution, Case Management, and Client Advocacy

     Standard First Aid with Level C CPR & AED

     Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle with $2 million insurance liability

     Cleared police information check and vulnerable sector search

     Completed Alberta intervention record check

     Passion for humanity and caregiving to support children, youth, and individuals facing challenges

Languages

English

Timeline

Behavior Support Worker

I Have A Chance Support Services Ltd
02.2024 - Current

Developmental Support Worker

Community Living London
03.2021 - 12.2023

Developmental Support Worker

Participation House (PHSS)
11.2020 - 02.2021

HCA

McGarrell Place by Revera
06.2019 - 10.2020

HCA

Comfort Keepers
11.2018 - 05.2021

Health Care Technician - Palliative Care

VON
03.2018 - 10.2018

Developmental Services Worker - undefined

CLI College

Pharmacology Training - undefined

Humber College

Administrative & Clerical Training - undefined

Pathways Skill Development - London ON

First Aid & CPR/AED level C -

HCA

HCA
ADE OBE