Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
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Charmaine Joyce Cristobal

Surrey,British Columbia

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional seeking a casual education assistant position at a reputable organization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shelter Resource Worker

Lookout Housing And Health Society
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensure safety of guests by monitoring and enforcing shelter rules and protocols consistently.
  • Advocated on behalf of shelter guests and other community members to secure additional resources from external sources when required.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Enhance living conditions for shelter guests through diligent cleaning and maintenance of facility spaces.
  • Assisted shelter guests in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial support, and healthcare services.

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Cheshire Homes Society Of BC
11.2021 - 07.2022
  • Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources, and transitioning back to society.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
  • Kept client files updated, accurate, and aligned with requirements.
  • Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient operations.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, establishing trust and enabling more effective communication regarding their needs and concerns.
  • Safeguard client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial support, and healthcare services.

Healthcare Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
04.2014 - 05.2015
  • Provided and/or assisted with personal care and comfort for residents, such as bathing, dressing, skin care, mouth care, perineal care, and hair care, according to established care plan.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisor.
  • Delivered a high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks such as changing sheets every day and whenever necessary
  • Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.

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Storefront Employee

Tim Hortons
01.2011 - 08.2014
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to positive customer experience.
  • Provided knowledgeable product recommendations based on customer needs, increasing satisfaction rates.
  • Effectively resolved customer complaints, ensuring repeat business and loyalty.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions for improved performance outcomes.
  • Continuously updated knowledge of current merchandise offerings to provide accurate information to customers upon request.

Staff Physical Therapist

De Vera's Medical Assistant
08.2005 - 06.2010
  • Conducted clinical assessment and evaluation to determine patient needs and planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain, and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain, and prevent disability.
  • Collaborated with occupational therapists, speech therapists, and special educators to develop personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and facilitating outreach events and workshops on topics such as home exercise programs incorporated into daily activities, play, and self-care.
  • Increased awareness and access of children with special needs to rehabilitation services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and special education by connecting underserved populations with appropriate providers and resources.
  • Taught and trained patients how to properly use assistive devices, prostheses, and orthoses.

Skin Clinic Assistant

Isabela Derm Centre
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Improved patient experience by efficiently managing front desk tasks, including appointment scheduling and check-in procedures.
  • Coordinated patient movements through clinic, from waiting areas to consultation and treatment rooms
  • Maintained adequate stock of medical supplies, equipment and forms in clinical areas.
  • Contributed to clinic safety through proper handling and disposal of sharps, chemicals, and other hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Facilitated efficient patient flow by coordinating appointments, handling insurance verifications, and processing referrals in timely manner.
  • Supported clinicians with diagnostic testing preparation, providing assistance during examinations when necessary.

Education

Social Services And Community Support Worker

Cambria College
Vancouver
02.2023

Medical Office Administration

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
07.2022

Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC
02.2015

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Southeast Asian College
Quezon City, Philippines
03.1999

Skills

  • Documentation Skills
  • Therapeutic Exercises
  • Lifts, Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment Knowledge
  • Activities of Daily Living Assistance
  • Life Skills Coaching
  • Medication Administration

Languages

English and Tagalog

Affiliations

  • BC Care Aide and Community Worker Registry

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Training
  • CPI Training
  • POPARD Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications
  • Food Safe Level 1
  • WHMIS

Timeline

Shelter Resource Worker

Lookout Housing And Health Society
03.2023 - Current

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Cheshire Homes Society Of BC
11.2021 - 07.2022

Healthcare Assistant

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
04.2014 - 05.2015

Storefront Employee

Tim Hortons
01.2011 - 08.2014

Staff Physical Therapist

De Vera's Medical Assistant
08.2005 - 06.2010

Skin Clinic Assistant

Isabela Derm Centre
01.2000 - 01.2005

Social Services And Community Support Worker

Cambria College

Medical Office Administration

Vancouver Community College

Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Community College

Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy

Southeast Asian College
  • First Aid/CPR Training
  • CPI Training
  • POPARD Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders: Practical Applications
  • Food Safe Level 1
  • WHMIS
Charmaine Joyce Cristobal