Beverly Forester
Health Care Assistant
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Proven Health Care Assistant with a track record of enhancing clients/ residents satisfaction at Fraser Health Authority and Valley Haven Retirement Home through exceptional time management and empathetic care. Skilled in critical thinking and maintaining high hygiene standards, significantly reducing infection risks. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and physical stamina, ensuring optimal client comfort and advocacy. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 4 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with client hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted Client using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed Client skin conditions and reported findings to LPN supervisor.
- Enhanced Client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Ensured reliable communication between Client and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
Health Care Assistant
Valley Haven Retirement Home
08.2016 - 11.2023
- Assisted with residents hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced residents comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance residents comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Assistant
Drake Medox College
Vancouver, BC08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Management
Saint Louis University
Baguio City Philippines10.1986
Skills
1 Time Management and organizational skills
2 Basic residents/client care and transportation
3 Critical thinking skills, communication, interpersonal skills
4 Empathy and Compassion
5 Physical stamina
Languages
English
Full Professional
Pilipino/Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Gardening, walking and cooking
Early start of spring I start planning what to plant for vegetables that I can used for cooking our meals as well as herbs that I can used for spices.
Past few years and this year I have so much tomatoes and Zucchini that I end up giving it to my friends, co-worker and my neighbors. I also like to recharge from work by going for walk to the park near by or hiking to the falls. I like cooking as well and I'm always trying new recipe that caught my attention on my phone.
Certification
- Medication Administration Certificate program
- Palliative Care Certificate Program
- Slips, Trips and Falls certificate program
- WHMIS certificate Program
- Mental Health Certificate Program
- Subacute Training Certificate
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
03.2020 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Valley Haven Retirement Home
08.2016 - 11.2023
No Degree - Health Care Assistant
Drake Medox College
Bachelor of Science - Management
Saint Louis University
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