Allison Paetkau
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Compassionate care aide pursuing roles within long-term care or supportive housing sectors
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Entrepreneur/Salon Owner/Operator
self employed
Vancouver, BC
09.2023 - Current
- Developed business strategies for growth and sustainability
- Managed daily operations and logistics efficiently
- Built and maintained client relationships with strong communication skills
- Handled financial planning and budgeting processes effectively
- Managed daily operations and workflow to ensure efficient service delivery.
Housing Support/HCA
Our place society
Victoria, BC
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Implemented harm reduction techniques aimed at reducing risks associated with drug use or unsafe behaviors.
- Completed documentation of care plans, progress notes, and incident reports.
- Observed client behavior and reported any changes to the supervisor or appropriate personnel.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped patients with daily living requirements such as social events, emotional care and personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
HCA
Nanaimo regional general hospital
Nanaimo, BC
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments during care routines.
- Educated patients on health practices and wellness strategies.
Education
Health care assistant program -
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC01.2016
High School Diploma -
Ballenas Secondary School
Parksville, BC01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency First Responder
Justice Institute
Victoria, BCSkills
- Business strategy
- Financial planning
- Client relationship management
- Operational efficiency
- Documentation management
- Risk reduction
- Patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Client support
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Risk assessment
- Harm reduction
- First aid
- CPR certification
Accomplishments Achievements
- Health Care Assistant Certificate
- EMR License
- Food Safe / WHMIS
- National Lifeguarding / Bronze Cross / Bronze Medallion / CPR - HCP
- Water Safety Instructors / Assistant Instructors
- Radio Operators
- Level 1 Sea Kayaking Guide
- Rope Handling / Rock Climbing
- Humanitarian Trip to a Northern Ontario First Nations Reservation, 06/01/14
Certification
- Health care aid registry number , active & in good standing
- EMR certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housing Support/HCA
Our place society
12.2024 - 04.2025
Entrepreneur/Salon Owner/Operator
self employed
09.2023 - Current
HCA
Nanaimo regional general hospital
12.2020 - 09.2024
Health care assistant program -
Vancouver Island University
High School Diploma -
Ballenas Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) - Emergency First Responder
Justice Institute