Carly Olson
Campbell River,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Aide known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to provide exceptional care and support to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Worker
AVI
Campbell River, BC
01.2025 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to protect their safety.
- Served as an advocate for clients in securing resources such as housing, employment.
- Developed positive relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Provided transportation for clients to various appointments or activities as required.
- Counseled clients on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse.
Health Care Aide
Golden Life Management
Courtenay, BC
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
Home Health Care Aide
Home Instead
Courtenay, BC
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Recorded information regarding temperature readings, blood pressure readings and other vitals accurately into patient charts.
- Maintained patient records detailing care provided on a daily basis.
- Provided companionship for elderly or disabled clients by engaging in conversation, reading aloud, playing games, and other activities.
- Administered medications as directed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions.
Traffic Control Person
KMF Traffic Solutions Ltd
Courtenay, BC
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Controlling traffic during road work
- Seasonal work
Customer Service Representative
Ardene
Courtenay, BC
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Manage till
- Open/close store
- Cash drops
- Customer service
- Returns
- Rearrange/organize store as needed
- Provided helpful service to customers upon request
Education
College in Health Care Aide -
Discovery community college
Courtenay, BC10.2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Reliable team player
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Practice person-centered care
Certification
- Standard First Aid Level C CPR and AED, 12/01/21, 12/31/24
- Food Handler Certification, 11/01/21, 11/30/26
- Gentle Persuasive Approach, 11/01/21, Present
- WHMIS, 03/01/21, Present
- Traffic Control Person, 09/01/22, 09/30/25
- Naloxone online training, 06/01/22, Present
Timeline
Community Support Worker
AVI
01.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide
Golden Life Management
07.2024 - 12.2025
Home Health Care Aide
Home Instead
02.2023 - 01.2024
Traffic Control Person
KMF Traffic Solutions Ltd
09.2022 - 04.2023
Customer Service Representative
Ardene
04.2022 - 09.2022
College in Health Care Aide -
Discovery community college