Anna Marie Buendia
Burnaby,BC
Summary
A motivated professional brings a unique understanding of childhood needs and care to the in-home environment. Handles diverse child and household priorities by applying strong organizational and multitasking abilities. Highly responsible, diligent, and possessing strong communication skills.
Compassionate healthcare support professional with an established background in diverse care environments, including direct patient support, administrative duties, and coordination of care services. Skilled in effective communication, patient education, and fostering positive relationships with patients and team members. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through personalized support, and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Nanny
Linda Bentham
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2017 - Current
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy of all family matters and information.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing, and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians through open communication regarding their child's progress.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to childcare, such as washing dishes used by the kids or tidying up after them.
Resident Care Assistant
Amica Arbutus Manor
Vancouver, British Columbia
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated with residents, family members and other team members to provide updates and offer guidance.
- Served meals to residents according to individual meal plans, nutritional needs and personal preferences.
- Prepared and maintained detailed records of residents' progress and services performed and reported condition changes to supervisor.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted with ambulation needs such as walking with a cane or wheelchair assistance.
- Performed or assisted with ADLs using care plans and flow sheets as guide for personal hygiene, dressing, oral hygiene, nail care, toileting, and other services.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Helped residents maintain neat, orderly, and comfortable room by making beds and assisting with cleaning and organization.
- Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
- Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
- Reported changes in resident's condition to Nurse Supervisor.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding patient care on electronic medical records system.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
Private Nanny
Johanna Navas
Richmond, British Columbia
11.2016 - 02.2017
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Managed household duties including laundry, grocery shopping or light housekeeping tasks when necessary.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Dropped off and picked up children from school and extracurricular commitments.
- Took children on outings such as parks, library visits, sports events or educational trips.
- Engaged in creative play with the children such as reading stories, playing games or drawing pictures.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Private Nanny
Yolanda Fequet
Vancouver, British Columbia
03.2013 - 07.2016
- Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
- Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
- Took children to and from school and extra-curricular activities.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged developmentally appropriate language skills through conversation and activities.
Domestic Helper
Wong Chow Wah
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Cleaning and organizing living spaces, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas of the home.
- Assisted families in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Dusting surfaces throughout the house on a regular basis.
- Making beds with fresh linens every day before leaving the home.
- Organizing closets and cupboards in order to maximize storage space.
Domestic Helper
Chan Kim Lian
Singapore, Singapore
03.2009 - 02.2011
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Accompanying family members on trips outside the home when necessary.
- Providing companionship to elderly family members who may need help with everyday tasks.
- Cleaning and organizing living spaces, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and other areas of the home.
- Running errands such as picking up dry cleaning or groceries.
- Transporting children to school or activities when necessary.
- Assisted families in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Serving snacks or drinks to guests during social gatherings.
- Trained family members to provide hygienic bedside care.
- Dusting surfaces throughout the house on a regular basis.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Organizing closets and cupboards in order to maximize storage space.
- Taking out trash and recycling materials from the home on a daily basis.
Education
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Drake Medox College
Vancouver, BC05-2021
Certificate - Caregiver And Household Certificate
Technical & Skills Development Authority
Philippines12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Data Center College of The Philippines
Philippines04-2005
Skills
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Safety awareness
- Decision making
- Behavior management techniques
- Child development expertise
- Positive discipline strategies
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- First aid
- Patient care
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Companionship and emotional support
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Safety precautions
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- Certificates in: HCA Acute Care, Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care, Medication Assistance, Mental Illness, Palliative Care, Safety and Mobility, WHMIS Certificate Program, CPR/First Aid, Food Safe.
Timeline
Resident Care Assistant
Amica Arbutus Manor
11.2021 - 06.2022
Private Nanny
Linda Bentham
02.2017 - Current
Private Nanny
Johanna Navas
11.2016 - 02.2017
Private Nanny
Yolanda Fequet
03.2013 - 07.2016
Domestic Helper
Wong Chow Wah
06.2011 - 12.2012
Domestic Helper
Chan Kim Lian
03.2009 - 02.2011
Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Drake Medox College
Certificate - Caregiver And Household Certificate
Technical & Skills Development Authority
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Data Center College of The Philippines
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