- Gentle Continuing Care Assistant with 13 years of experience supporting aged, disabled and ill patients in care facilities and at home. Proficient in assisting patients with general daily activities such as bathing, toileting and dispensing medications. Kind and personable professional comfortable lifting up to 70 pounds and administering first aid and CPR.
- Multi-talented Marketing Specialist enthusiastic about applying diverse skills to all areas of marketing. Flexible team player knowledgeable about both traditional and digital marketing strategies.
- Performance-driven marketing professional skilled in creating marketing plans and leading successful product launches, promotions and development. Well-versed in SEO content creation, social media audience engagement and brand management.
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April Swan
Healthcare / Marketing
North Sydney,NS
Summary
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mary Penny
Respite Worker
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Planned engaging recreational, developmental and entertainment activities.
- Provided relief support to primary caregivers of Child living with Polymicrogyria, a seizure disorder and developmental delays.
- Instructed child in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Northside Community Guest Home
Continuing Care Assistant
10.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Provided total assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting residents .
- Checked residents vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and O2 stats.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities carry out daily living tasks.
- Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
Joel Carleton
Continuing Care Assistant
10.2010 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Dispensed accurate dosage of medication to Employer by following prescription orders and doctor instructions.
- Supplied physical support to assist Employer in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Provided post-surgery treatment and care for Employer with spinal cord injury.
- Utilized CCA knowledge to identify Employers needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported Employer to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Built and maintained rapport with Employer and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Nova Scotia Community CollegeSydney, NS
from Continuing Care Assistent
10.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Quality Patient Care
- Taking Vital Signs
- Infection Control Standards
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Charting and Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Respite Worker
Mary Penny
01.2018 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Northside Community Guest Home
10.2010 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Joel Carleton
10.2010 - 03.2022
Nova Scotia Community College
from Continuing Care Assistent
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