Bambi Smith
Fort MacLeod,AB
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
10.2001 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided total hygiene care to 14-16 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Employed mobility devices and Sit to stand, over head lift, portable full lift, and bath chair equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Dayhome Provider
Sunshine Kids
08.2004 - 09.2014
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served, and medications administered to children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, messy play, dress-up, puzzles, sensory boxes, and outdoor play time.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
Health Care Aide
Special Development Unit
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided total hygiene care to 4-6 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Employed mobility devices an Chair lift or full sling lift equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB04.2010
GED -
Piikani Nation Secondary School
Brocket, AB06.2000
Skills
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Performing Patient Intake
- Observing Responses
- Infection Control Procedures
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Observation Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Special Development Unit
04.2013 - 04.2014
Dayhome Provider
Sunshine Kids
08.2004 - 09.2014
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
10.2001 - Current
No Degree - Health Care Aide
NorQuest College
GED -
Piikani Nation Secondary School
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