Dedicated Health Care Aide with extensive experience at Personal Home Care Inc, specializing in patient care and medication administration. Excelled in providing empathetic support, enhancing patient independence, and fostering wellbeing. Proven ability in crisis intervention and team collaboration, contributing to a significant improvement in patient recovery rates.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Personal Home Care Inc
11.2022 - 10.2023
Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
Developmental Support Worker
Umbrella Home Care
03.2020 - 03.2022
Guided developmentally disabled adults through customized day programs.
Improved quality of life for clients through compassionate care and assistance with daily tasks.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to assess client progress and adjust support plans accordingly.
Supported clients in maintaining clean and organized living spaces, fostering a sense of pride in their homes.
Fostered a positive and supportive environment, addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
Maintained professional boundaries while building rapport with clients, establishing trust for effective support delivery.
Implemented creative strategies for skill development, adapting techniques to suit each client''s unique learning style.
Advocated for client rights within various settings, promoting an inclusive society that values diversity.
Enhanced client independence by implementing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs.
Promoted social integration by organizing group activities and outings within the community.
Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Wellbeing Foundation Africa
02.2016 - 01.2020
Managed behavioral issues professionally using established techniques, maintaining an orderly therapeutic environment conducive to healing process.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.
Conducted initial intake assessments with new patients to gather pertinent information for treatment planning purposes.
Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to improve cognitive functioning and social skills among patients.
Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, deescalating situations effectively for patient safety.
Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering a positive environment for growth and healing.
Encouraged family involvement in the treatment process through regular updates on patient progress as well as family counseling sessions when appropriate.
Educated patients on coping strategies, providing tools for managing stressors outside of therapy sessions.
Trained new Mental Health Therapy Aides on best practices, contributing to a skilled workforce within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Care Aide
Robertson College
Edmonton, AB
06-2023
Skills
Compassionate
Reliable team player
Patient care
Patient relationship building
Feeding assistance
Compassionate caregiver
Direct patient care
Person Centered Planning for individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Medication Administration and Documentation
CPR and First Aid
WHMIS 2015
Dementia Care, Care West
Basic Food Safety
Empathetic and patient-centered care
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Medication administration
Daily living assistance
Record keeping and documentation
Team collaboration
Crisis intervention and problem-solving
First aid and CPR
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Home Health Aide Certification –
Certified Health care aide
First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.