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ANABEL CANTILLANO
Resident Care Aide
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Vancouver, BC
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Offered compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill clients while maintaining dignity, respect, and comfort throughout their final days.
Home Support Worker
Greater Vancouver Community Services (GVCSS)
Vancouver, BC
02.2014 - 08.2020
- Facilitated medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Ensured client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Health Care Aide/Supervisor
Madison Care Center
Coquitlam, BC
03.2007 - 06.2010
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Provided total hygiene care to 9 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Provided total hygiene care to 5 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
Education
Diploma - Health Care Aide
Drake Medox
Vancouver, BC05.2007
Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Sprott Shaw College
Vancouver, BC03.2004
Skills
- Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Empathy and understanding
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Care Plan Assessment
- Medication Administration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
I love to go for walks in the early mornings
Walking helps me cope with my Anxiety and gives me a new perspective that nothing is lost, because I am able to walk and breath the fresh morning air. I do my breathing exercises and that sets me for the day.
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
08.2020 - 12.2023
Home Support Worker
Greater Vancouver Community Services (GVCSS)
02.2014 - 08.2020
Health Care Aide/Supervisor
Madison Care Center
03.2007 - 06.2010
Diploma - Health Care Aide
Drake Medox
Diploma - Pharmacy Technician
Sprott Shaw College