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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, AB
06-2020

Health Care Aide

NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB
06-2009

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
Cara Sauverwald