Angela Griffiths

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Compassionate Health Care Aide with 6 years of experience in fast-paced long term care and community home care positions. Committed to helping individuals improve quality of life, create a safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Work History

Community Health Worker

Interior Health Home Support

01.2017 - 12.2021

Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Worked with clients to ensure they were properly fed and hydrated, noting and reporting changes in appetite and food preferences
Directing and assisting clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, dressing and caring for teeth, hair and skin
Observed clients and their environments, reported unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical and/or cognitive changes
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Doing special exercises and medication administration
Support and relief for primary caregiver
Performing transfers and ceiling track lifts
Promoted as much independence as each individual client was capable of
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Health Care Assistant Program

Thompson Rivers University

01.2016 - 07.2016

Demonstrated compassion and care working with seniors and those with disabilities
Successful completion of St John Ambulance First Aid/CPR, Food safe and WHIMIS
Experience providing home support to elderly in extended care facilities and private homes
Class 5 drivers license
Clinical Experience
Practicum
Overlander Extended Care/ Gemstone Care Centre
Interior Health Home Support/Berwick on the Park 8 weeks
Worked with clients to ensure they were properly fed and hydrated, noting and reporting changes in appetite and food preferences
Directed and assisted independent clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder care, dressing and caring for teeth, hair and skin
Observed clients and their environments, reported unsafe conditions and behavioral, physical and/or cognitive changes
Worked closely with staff and TRU instructor to assist clients with mobilization and performed lifts and transfers
Promoted as much independence as each individual client was capable of

Home Daycare

01.2011 - 01.2015

Ran an infant and toddler program for children ages 0-5yrs
Assisted children with daily tasks such as feeding, toileting and dressing while prompting and promoting independence
Focused on free play and outdoor activities

Sporting Goods Sales Associate

Canadian Tire

08.2007 - 03.2009

This role also involves store maintenance such as stocking shelves, merchandising and general housekeeping.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks: Meet, greet and thank customers and provide friendly, informed service to them.
Guides customer to the location of requested items.
Locates products in the warehouse.
Answers questions and provides friendly advice and services to customers.
Suggest value-added and related products by actively listening to customer needs.
Responds to and handles customer inquiries, requests and concerns in a timely manner, over the phone and in person.
Learns about new products on a regular basis.
Keeps up to date with in-store promotions, in-store deals and product locations.
Ensures that retail basics tasks are executed efficiently.
Identify low stock levels and maintain inventory accuracy.
Engages in learning activities and listens to feedback to improve their own abilities.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Health Care Assistant

Thompson River University

Kamloops, BC

07.2016

High School Diploma - Retail Services And Food Services

Westville High School

Westville, NS

06.1998

Skills

First Aid and Safety
Administering Medication
Care Plan Assessment
Patient care
Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Compassionate and empathetic

Light Housekeeping
Preparing Meals
Feeding Assistance
Personal Grooming Care
Mobility Assistance
Medication Administration