ALMA WACNAG LINO
Airdrie,AB
Summary
Certified in Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level C CSA Std.Z1210-17-Basic. Personal Support Worker certified. Personal Support Worker of 9 Years of experience who cared for both cognitive and non cognitive clients. 5 Years of experience as a UCP. Skilled of motivating clients to regain their independence. Assertive when responding to client’s multiple demands. Highly motivated to work independently or as a team member. Able to work in a variety of settings and adapt to a different situations and confident working under a minimal supervision. Experienced in a fast paced and high-pressured environment. 7 Years of driving experience with G license and own a car.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PSW/UCP
REVERA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
09.2015 - Current
- Help ensure that the resident receives the proper diet.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication while respecting privacy and confidentiality.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assist patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Promoted independence among patients by developing individualized care plans that focused on their unique needs and abilities.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by following proper infection control procedures during personal care tasks.
- Assist resident book for appointments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
PSW/UCP
CEDARHURST DEMENTIA HOME
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions, promoting healthy eating habits among patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients using appropriate interventions and communication techniques.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assist patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Ensured medication adherence for patients by administering prescribed medications on time and monitoring their effects.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clients'' dignity by providing discreet assistance with personal hygiene tasks, such as toileting and incontinence care.
PSW
Nursing and Homemakers Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assist client with ADLs
- Clean and change client’s colostomy bag
- Assist clients drain urine bag.
- Assist clients with feeding, meal prep and slight housekeeping as per care plan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Benguet State University
Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Mobility assistance
- Verbal and written communication skills
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- PPE usage
- End-of-life care
- Infection control
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Documented and resolved staff to staff altercation which led to peaceful, harmonious and friendly workplace environment..
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level C/BLS – 2022-10
- Food Handler Certificate – 2022-06
- Medication Administration Training – Certificate 2022-01
- Online Dementia Care Training Program 2021-04
- Gentle Persuasive Approach- Certificate 2021
- Elderly Abuse Prevention Virtual Training 2021
- Basic Wound Care- Certificate Holi Health Academy- 2019
- Personal Support Worker Certificate Holi Health Academy, Toronto
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Interests
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Blogging/Vlogging
- Volunteering
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Reading
- Cooking
- Volunteer Travel
- Gardening
- Camping
Timeline
PSW/UCP
CEDARHURST DEMENTIA HOME
06.2017 - 03.2022
PSW/UCP
REVERA RETIREMENT RESIDENCE
09.2015 - Current
PSW
Nursing and Homemakers Inc
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
Benguet State University
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