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Arlyn Aligata

Toronto,ON

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration and appointments. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Caregiver

Regina Battiston
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transferring.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition was maintained.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Supervised medication administration.
  • Took initiative in providing comfort measures for pain management when needed.

RPN Student

Downsview Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Weekly skin and wound care, with comprehensive skin and wound assessment, including pictures taken and charting.
  • Medication administration through PointClickCare EMAR.
  • Skin treatment on the unit, scheduled colostomy, eye prosthetic.
  • Physical and behavioral assessment.
  • Responding to residents with challenging behaviors using a gentle, persuasive approach.
  • Fall and fall, huddle.
  • Palliative Care.
  • Assisting residents, which requires total feeding assistance.
  • Vital checks such as BP, T, P, R, O2Sat, blood sugar, INR, specimen collection for urinalysis with C&S, and use of a portable urinalysis machine.
  • Handling G-feed, hanging, and stopping.

Personal Caregiver

Girolima Tavernese
04.2018 - 12.2021
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy, patience, flexibility, which led to increased trust between caregiver and client.
  • Collaborated with family members to ensure effective communication regarding the care plan and any necessary adjustments.

Education

RPN - RPN

Humber College
Toronto, None
09-2023

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

West Negros University
05-2008

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate client care
  • Client documentation
  • Client companionship
  • Toileting assistance
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Bathing assistance
  • Social interaction

Timeline

RPN Student

Downsview Long Term Care
05.2023 - 08.2023

Personal Caregiver

Regina Battiston
04.2022 - Current

Personal Caregiver

Girolima Tavernese
04.2018 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

West Negros University

RPN - RPN

Humber College

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