Alex Thomas Paikada
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care. Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Family Ties
Lethbridge, AB
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide guidance and resources.
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement during difficult times.
Personal Support Worker
Salvin Jacob
Calgary, Alberta
11.2021 - 06.2025
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Monitored changes in client behavior and reported any concerns to nursing staff.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Health Care Aide
seasons retirement community
Olds, Alberta
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Community Support Worker
CBI Health
Calgary, Alberta
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Maintained accurate records and documented client data in company databases.
- Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Supported clients during medical appointments, advocating on their behalf when needed.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement during difficult times.
- Supervised daily hygiene and skills to promote self-sufficiency.
Education
Diploma in Business - Management
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge12-2020
Skills
- Patient transport
- Vital sign monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Medical appointment support
- Mobility device operation
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Mental health support
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Community Support Worker
Family Ties
06.2025 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Salvin Jacob
11.2021 - 06.2025
Health Care Aide
seasons retirement community
08.2021 - 10.2021
Community Support Worker
CBI Health
07.2021 - 09.2021
Diploma in Business - Management
University of Lethbridge
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