Alexis Pauls
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
I am a fast learning, dedicated Care Aide who is focused on giving attention to client safety and keeping clients calm and comfortable. I am accomplished in elderly patient care, as well as recordkeeping and dutifully following pre-established care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aid
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
- After Silverstone Care Center opened on the Sunshine Coast, Totem Lodge shut down and all residents moved to the new facility.
- I decided to follow the majority of staff and residents to work at this new care center.
- Here I aided in resident's active daily living by helping with dressing, cleaning, and bathing.
Health Care Aid
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2023 - 01.2024
- After graduating from the HCAP program I returned to work at Totem Lodge and started to work full time.
- My daily duties were only possible because of my problem solving skills and ability to deal with a fast paced environment.
- At Totem Lodge I enjoyed getting to know the residents, gaining first-hand experience dealing effectively with trauma, behavioral differences, and complex support needs.
- I helped ensured safe transfers, using mandated techniques to prevent all injuries and falls.
Health Care Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
- As a part of the HCAP program, I spent five months working as a Health Care Support Worker at Totem Lodge.
- At this facility, I learned about the work of an HCA, including conflict resolution skills and communication techniques dealing with those with complicated mental and physical health issues.
Cheeky Monkey Cakes
10.2017 - 05.2021
- I helped with payroll, bookkeeping, and customer service as a part of a small family run business
- I kept track of receipts, helped review applications, and trained new employees.
Education
HCA Program -
Capilano University
Sunshine Coast, BC04.2023
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Experience in end of life care
- Safety Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- Adult/Child/Infant CPR/ First Aid Training Level. 1 (2022),
- B.C. Food Safe Level 1 (Valid until 11/01/24),
- Clean Criminal Records Check (2022 and 2023)
- Violence Prevention Training (2022 and 2024)
- B.C class 7 (N) drivers license
- Negative/ clear two step TB test (2022)
- Influenza shot (11/01/23)
- Vaccinated for Covid 19 (x4)
References
- Carrie Tuplin, 604-740-7552, Co-worker
- Nemelia Winckler, Nemelia.winckler@trellisseniors.ca, Manager
- Victoria Pauls, Sweetathenacakes@gmail.com, Manager
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aid
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
Health Care Aid
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2023 - 01.2024
Health Care Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2022 - 08.2022
Cheeky Monkey Cakes
10.2017 - 05.2021
HCA Program -
Capilano University
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