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BENNITA YELLOWKNEE

Spruce Grove,Alberta

Summary

Skilled Certified Health Care Aide with great knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Physically fit to perform safe lift and transfer of clients. Currently possesses Class 5 Alberta Drivers Licence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aide

Points West Living
Slave Lake, AB
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Monitored vitals and noted any behavioral changes or new symptoms.
  • Effectively assisted clients to maintain independence within their limitations.
  • Demonstrated success, effectiveness and reliability in providing proper client care.
  • Used Senior Care Document computer program to record changes in behavior and vitals.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of clients.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Assisted with client transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Helped clients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted with client transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained sanitary clients' and program rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual client lifting instructions.
  • Assisted clients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of client care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the clients’ condition or environment.
  • Helped clients programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in client comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, clients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct client care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Resident Care Worker

Garden Home
Charlottetown, PEI
06.2010 - 02.2012
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
  • Maintained accurate records of resident care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Helped residents move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Assisted with resident transfer and ambulation.
  • Performed direct resident care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Answered call lights and aided in resident comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, residents’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of resident care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the residents’ condition or environment.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered resident calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted residents with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.


Health Care Aide Practicum

Slave Lake Hospital
Slave Lake, AB
01.2005 - .1 -1
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Obtained information about patients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Maintained sanitary patients' and program rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual patient lifting instructions.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Cared for patients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.


Home Care Provider

Residential Aide Placement Services (RAPS)
Spruce Grove, AB
08.2016 - 02.2017
  • Maintained accurate records of clients care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of client.
  • Assisted client with oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped client move in and out of bed, wheelchair and automobile.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with client transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual clients lifting instructions.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the clients’ condition or environment.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped clients programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
  • Performed direct client care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.




Education

GED -

Holland College
2005

CPR-Health Care Provider (HCP) St. John Ambulance Edmonton, AB -

Medical Terminology NAIT Edmonton, AB -

Skills

  • HCP/First Aid certified
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Completed Medical Terminology course

Certification

  • CPR-Health Care Provider (HCP) First Aid Certification
  • Certified Health Care Aide
  • Completed Medical Terminology course 

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Residential Aide Placement Services (RAPS)
08.2016 - 02.2017

Health Care Aide

Points West Living
09.2015 - 04.2016

Resident Care Worker

Garden Home
06.2010 - 02.2012

Health Care Aide Practicum

Slave Lake Hospital
01.2005 - .1 -1

GED -

Holland College

CPR-Health Care Provider (HCP) St. John Ambulance Edmonton, AB -

Medical Terminology NAIT Edmonton, AB -

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