Carol Caton
Victoria
Summary
At Comfort Keepers, I excelled as a Resident Care Aide, where my ability to multitask and compassionate nature significantly enhanced residents' quality of life. Skilled in both emotional support and complex care techniques, I effectively coordinated healthcare appointments and administered treatments, achieving a notable improvement in patient wellness and satisfaction
All my skills are transferable to the human service field .Serving at the Mustard Seed is a very complementing way of elevating the human spirit.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Comfort Keepers
11.2018 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing quality of life.
- Supported residents in completing daily exercise routines to maintain physical health.
- Applied wound care techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Utilized mobility aids to assist residents with daily activities and ensure safety.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Provided mobility assistance to residents as needed, including transferring between beds or chairs and aiding with ambulation around the facility.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided end-of-life care for residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their final days while offering emotional support to family members throughout the process.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans for residents exhibiting problematic behaviors or symptoms of dementia-related decline.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Coordinated medical appointments for residents with outside healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across multiple disciplines.
- Served as a liaison between residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure all parties were informed and involved in decision-making processes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Camosun College
Victoria, BC06-2006
Skills
- Able to multi task well
- Helpful and encouraging
- Kind and compassionate
- Skilled with diversity and complexity
- Able to problem solve well
Accomplishments
- Whimis
- !st Aid/CPR
- Food Safe
- current clear record check
- passion to promote change
Languages
English
Elementary
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Comfort Keepers
11.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Health Care
Camosun College
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