CATHERINE BRELAND
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience, adept in patient assistance and report preparation. Excelled in maintaining safe environments and enhancing patient care, demonstrating empathy and listening. Skilled in information protection and calendar management. Strengths include strong organization skills, ability to multitask efficiently and commitment to providing high-quality support to patients,clients and team members.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
UNIT ASSISTANT
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Restocked supplies and cleaned equipment between patients.
Health Care Aide
RIVERWOOD SQUARE RETIREMENT LIVING
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming.
- Provided emotional support to the elderly, during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including, vacuuming and dusting.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Home Support Worker
DASCH
Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Planned and cooked meals according to the nutritional needs of each client.
- Provided transportation assistance for medical appointments and social engagements.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, showering and bathing, shaving and oral hygiene.
- Maintained accurate records of client visits, treatments provided and progress notes.
- Observed behavior changes in clients and reported any significant information to supervisor or case manager.
- Performed housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Organized recreational activities for clients in their homes or other community settings.
- Provided home support services to elderly individuals, including assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients safely using a vehicle equipped with seatbelts or wheelchairs.
- Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
Health Care Aide - Health Care Aide
Herzing College
Winnipeg, MB12-2007
Skills
- Patient assistance
- Report preparation
- Calendar management
- Information protection
- Meeting scheduling
- Accurate Driving Record
- Trustworthy companion
- Meal planning
- Activity planning
- Compassionate caregiver
- Bathing assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Toileting assistance
- General housekeeping
- Reliable team player
- Helping with medication
- Safety precautions
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Mobility assistance
Affiliations
- swimming
- walking
- cooking
- movies
- gardening
- family time
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Level C
- Child Abuse Clearance Verification
- Adult Abuse Background Check Certification
Timeline
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, Level C
- Child Abuse Clearance Verification
- Adult Abuse Background Check Certification
UNIT ASSISTANT
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTRE
Health Care Aide
RIVERWOOD SQUARE RETIREMENT LIVING
Home Support Worker
DASCH
Health Care Aide - Health Care Aide
Herzing College
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