Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarship Awardee
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Catherine Vanessa Cruz

Melfort,Saskatchewan

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) with proven experience supporting individuals with diverse healthcare needs in long-term and home care settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, medication reminders, and promoting client dignity and independence. Adept at working collaboratively with healthcare teams and families to deliver personalized, high-quality care. Committed to maintaining a safe, respectful environment and continuously enhancing client well-being through attentive, empathetic service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

Parkland Place - Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
  • Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
  • Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
  • Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
  • Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Personal Support Worker

Green Tree - Plus Industries Inc.
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Grace Mission Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2023

Education

Associate of Science - Continuing Care Assistant

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Melfort, SK
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Luna Goco Colleges Inc.
03-2016

Skills

  • Transferring Lifting Repositioning (TLR) training
  • Professional Assault Response training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  • Saskatchewan Basics Safe Food Handling Training
  • Feed Certificate
  • Canadian Redcross First aid and CPR/AED Level C

Languages

English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Continuing Care Assistance Certificate

Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarship Awardee

I was honored to be selected for the Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarship based on my academic performance. This recognition reflects my consistent commitment to maintaining high academic standards and achieving excellence throughout my studies.

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

Parkland Place - Saskatchewan Health Authority
10.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Green Tree - Plus Industries Inc.
09.2024 - Current

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Grace Mission Hospital
07.2022 - 06.2024

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Oriental Mindoro Provincial Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Continuing Care Assistant

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

Luna Goco Colleges Inc.

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