Caitlyn Donnelly
Drayton Valley,AB
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Aide with extensive experience at Points West Living, adept in patient care and infection control. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient comfort and support, leveraging skills in CPR/AED, providing emotional support and excellent time management skills. Proven track record in improving patient wellbeing, with a commitment to compassionate service and teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Points West Living
06.2024 - Current
- Operated patient lift systems to safely transfer patients between beds, chairs, and bathrooms.
- Applied effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Maintained infection control protocols by following proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Provided emotional and social support to patients and families, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Handled medical instruments for routine tasks, including thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Care Aide
Points West Living
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Executed infection control protocols, ensuring clean and safe environments for patients.
- Utilized blood pressure monitors to track and record vital signs for patients.
- Applied safe lifting techniques and used mobility aids to assist patients with transfers and movements.
- Recognized signs of distress or changes in patient condition, promptly reporting to nursing staff.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Norquest College
Edmonton, None06-2024
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Ambulation assistance
- Bedside manner
- Valid Alberta driver's license
- Specimen collection
- Vital sign recording
- Supportive Living
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Catheter change and preparation
- Companionship and emotional support
Languages
English
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Points West Living
06.2024 - Current
Care Aide
Points West Living
09.2021 - 06.2024
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Norquest College
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