Annik Bourque
Saint Andre Leblanc,NB
Summary
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with experience at Castel Des Flots Bleu, skilled in grooming assistance and emotional support. Successfully enhanced client well-being through personalized care and a clean environment. CPR certified, I foster strong relationships while ensuring safety and comfort, demonstrating a commitment to exceptional direct patient care.
Professional childcare provider with background in neighborhood babysitting, adept at managing childcare tasks with high standards and focus on results. Known for dependable and adaptable care, ensuring children's safety and engagement. Strong collaborator, skilled in creating positive, supportive environment for children and working seamlessly with parents.
Childcare professional prepared for demands of occasional babysitting roles. Skilled in creating safe and nurturing environment. Flexible and reliable, strong focus on teamwork and achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Castel Des Flots Bleu
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Working With Children
Saint Patricks Family Center
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Utilized trauma-informed care principles when working with children who had experienced adversity or violence in their lives.
- Served as a mentor to new volunteers, providing guidance on best practices for working with children in a faith-based setting.
- Trained library staff on best practices for working with children, resulting in improved patron experiences and positive feedback from parents.
- Employed play therapy techniques when working with children and adolescents, promoting self-expression and aiding in the development of healthy emotional regulation skills.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing training on policies, procedures, and best practices for working with children.
Babysitter
Myself
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
Education
Diploma -
Louis J Robichaud
Shediac, NB06.2006
Skills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR certified
- Light housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Direct patient care
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
English
Professional Working
Certification
South East Regional Adult Learning Board
- Computer traning
WES partnership workplace essentials skills program
John Howard Society - Getting ready for success
St. Johns ambulance - Workplace standard first aid with cpr C & AED
Certificate of computer training
Computer basics
Productivity Programs
Computer Security
Digital lifestyles
Internet Usage
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Castel Des Flots Bleu
04.2018 - 04.2019
Working With Children
Saint Patricks Family Center
06.2017 - 09.2018
Babysitter
Myself
09.2016 - 06.2017
Diploma -
Louis J Robichaud
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