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Amanda Caldwell

Airdrie ,AB

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Aide

Hawthorne Optima Living
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.

HCA Student

Bethany Retirement
04.2023 - 04.2023
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
  • Developed rapport with diverse populations of patients through active listening skills and empathetic caregiving techniques that foster trust relationships essential for successful outcomes in healthcare settings.
  • Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices within the healthcare industry.
  • Established a positive learning environment by seeking constructive feedback from supervisors and colleagues, incorporating new knowledge into daily caregiving practices for continuous improvement.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, including transfers, ambulation, and positioning, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.

Health Care Aide Student

Bethany CollegeSide
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Supported patients'' nutritional needs by preparing meals, feeding assistance, and monitoring dietary restrictions as needed.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, toileting, ensuring dignity was maintained throughout the process.

Health Care Aide Student

Innisfail Long Term Care
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

House Cleaner

Lathered Cleaning Company
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bookkeeper

Day2Day Books
07.2017 - 03.2020

Education

HCA Certificate - HealthCare Aide

Polytech
Red Deer, AB
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School
Whitecourt, AB
06.1998

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Electronic Medical Record Software

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Hawthorne Optima Living
05.2023 - Current

HCA Student

Bethany Retirement
04.2023 - 04.2023

Health Care Aide Student

Bethany CollegeSide
03.2023 - 03.2023

Health Care Aide Student

Innisfail Long Term Care
11.2022 - 11.2022

House Cleaner

Lathered Cleaning Company
08.2020 - 08.2022

Bookkeeper

Day2Day Books
07.2017 - 03.2020

HCA Certificate - HealthCare Aide

Polytech

High School Diploma -

Hilltop High School

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