Bereket Tesfagiorgis. Directory No. 101469
Calgary,Alberta, Canada
Summary
Qualified and compassionate Health Care Assistant with over 8 years and 6 months of international experience delivering personal and medical care to seniors and individuals with disabilities in long-term care and home care settings. Internationally certified through the Swiss Red Cross (SRK) HCA program (Winterthur, Switzerland), including BLS–AED–SRC Compact Course. Skilled in respectful, person-centered care with a focus on dignity, empathy, safety, and spiritual well-being.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HCA
Tertianum AG
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Provide daily care for over 20 residents including hygiene, nutrition, mobility bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting & Transfers and mobility support (wheelchairs, lifts).
- Maintain accurate documentation and monitor changes in health status.
- Coordinate care with RNs, LPNs, and family members.
- Reduced call bell response time by 30% through proactive care.
- Documentation & patient confidentiality
- Dementia & Alzheimer’s care
- Delivered person-centered care for elderly residents with chronic conditions
- Assisted with medication reminders, ADLs, and companionship
- Maintained high infection control and safety standards and supported spiritual and emotional needs of elderly priests and residents.
- Over Eight years of experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.
HCA Sursassiala Retirement & Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided holistic care to seniors with physical mental health needs & collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and provided wound care under supervision and assisted residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, and feeding.
- Supported dementia patients with patience, empathy, and structured routines.
- Maintained accurate records while respecting confidentiality and dignity.
HCA for Elders priests Congregation Mission (Vincentian Fathers)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provided spiritual companionship and daily care to elderly clergy.
- Supported hygiene and well-being in religious care settings.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities including mobility, bathing, and feeding.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide person-centered care.
- Maintained accurate records while respecting confidentiality and dignity.
Education
Philosophy Studies
Theological Institute
Asmara, Eritrea01.2007
Preparation Course for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) - undefined
Asmara, Eritrea01.2005
High School Diploma - undefined
Dekemhare, Eritrea01.2004
Junior Secondary School - undefined
Hadida, Eritrea01.2001
Primary School - undefined
Berakit Abay, Eritrea01.1998
Skills
Vital signs monitoring and patient observation
Certification
- Health Care Assistant Certificate – Swiss Red Cross (SRK)
- BLS–AED–SRC Compact Course
- IGCSE Certificate
- Philosophy Diploma for two years
Hobbies & Interests
Football, volleyball, cycling, swimming, Bible study and spiritual guidance, Volunteering with seniors and children
Language skills
Tigrinya – Native
German – B2 (CEFR)
English – Well
Arabic – Basic spoken
Geez – Excellent reading, writing, and comprehension
Tigrignya
Full Professional
Education & Training
- HCA Certificate Swiss Red Cross (SRK), Winterthur, Switzerland
- Module 1: May – July 2022
- Module 2: August – October 2022
- Registered in the Swiss Red Cross Director
- German for Health Care Professionals
- Swiss Red Cross, Zurich – 2021–2022
Accomplishments
HCA is my beloved profession, and I would like to work in my profession in Calgary. In the future, I would also like to advance to higher levels.
Additional Information
I have a plan for the future, and I would like to advance to higher levels.
When I was in Switzerland, I worked with my whole heart and mind and took great responsibility in my role. I loved the people I cared for as I love my own parents. When I helped them, I felt deep inner happiness. I truly believe that happiness starts from within. They hold a special place in my heart, and as a result, I fell even more in love with my profession.
Timeline
HCA
Tertianum AG
08.2022 - 08.2025
HCA Sursassiala Retirement & Nursing Home
01.2014 - 01.2018
HCA for Elders priests Congregation Mission (Vincentian Fathers)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Philosophy Studies
Theological Institute