Amy Schofield
Windsor,NS
Summary
Dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with hands-on experience in mobility support, infection prevention, and compassionate communication, currently enrolled as a Practical Nursing (PN) student. Committed to resident safety, dignity, and quality care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CCA
Dykeland Lodge
Windsor, NS
12.2015 - Current
Experienced Continuing Care Assistant in long-term care, dedicated to supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. Proficient in delivering safe personal care, assisting with mobility and transfers, and observing and reporting changes in resident condition. Known for empathy, professionalism, and commitment to quality resident-centered care.
Education
Practical Nursing Program -
Ivany Campus, NSCC
Dartmouth, NS06-2026
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate -
Kinsgtec Campus, NSCC
Kentville, NS06-2016
Skills
- Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Personal care and hygiene
- Mobility support and safe transfers
- Feeding assistance and nutrition support
- Toileting and continence care
- Dementia-informed care and behaviour support
- Infection prevention and control
- Resident safety and fall prevention
- Observing and reporting changes in condition
- Compassionate communication with residents and families
- End-of-life and palliative care support
- Team collaboration and time management
Certification
First Aid + Level C CPR Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CCA
Dykeland Lodge
12.2015 - Current
Practical Nursing Program -
Ivany Campus, NSCC
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate -
Kinsgtec Campus, NSCC