Cara Sauverwald
Brosseau,AB
Summary
Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I am a fast learner. I have excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. I have basic computer skills such as word, excel, power point, outlook and Access. I would be honored to join your company as an employee.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Alberta Health Services
Two Hills
08.2018 - Current
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
St. Paul
11.2007 - Current
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)
Portage College
St. Paul, AB06-2020
Health Care Aide
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB06-2009
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Medication Administration
- Progress Documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Charting
- ADL support
- Compassionate client care
Certification
- Health Care Aide certificate
- Upgrading certificate
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Alberta Health Services
08.2018 - Current
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
11.2007 - Current
Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)
Portage College
Health Care Aide
NorQuest College