Open To Work
Charmayne Elley
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Aide with over 10 years of experience supporting seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children in a variety of care settings. Skilled in providing safe, client-centered care with a focus on dignity, empathy, and independence. Strong team player with proven ability to adapt to high-pressure environments while maintaining excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Provide compassionate care to clients with Alzheimer’s, supporting ADLs including feeding, bathing, and catheter care.
- Collaborate with supervisors, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Follow individualized care plans while maintaining safety and comfort.
Additional Casual & Contract Roles
Comfort Keepers | The Key | Alivio Home Care | CBI Home Health | St. Therese Villa
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Delivered short-term and relief care across multiple home care agencies and facilities.
- Provided ADLs, medication support, companionship, and mobility assistance for diverse clients.
Health Care Aide
Self-Managed Care
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported a quadriplegic client with daily living activities, wound care, and suprapubic catheter care.
- Assisted with transfers using lifts and transfer boards.
- Coordinated with physiotherapists and occupational therapists to support client mobility and exercise routines.
Caregiver
Vitality at Home
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided care to clients, including COVID-19 patients, across Calgary facilities.
- Assisted with ADLs, medication administration, wound care, and mobility exercises.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained client safety in home and facility settings.
Health Care Aide (Part-Time)
Prairie Rose Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted residents with ADLs, wound care, and medication support (including insulin preparation under delegation).
- Monitored and recorded vital signs; communicated changes to the LPN and care team.
- Documented care electronically and in writing, responding effectively to emergencies.
Education
Early Childhood Educator Certificate Level 1
Basecorp
Online 10.2022 - 02.2023
Health Care Aide Certificate
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB 01.2016 - 06.2016
Skills
- Safe client transfers & mobility support
- Medication assistance & wound care
- Catheter care & delegated tasks
- Charting (electronic & written)
- Time management & organization
- Active listening & empathy
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
- Crisis and conflict management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
First Aid & CPR/AED Level C- Canadian Red Cross
Active Registration with the Alberta HCA Directory
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteTimeline
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
09.2023 - 10.2024
Early Childhood Educator Certificate Level 1
Basecorp
10.2022 - 02.2023
Health Care Aide
Self-Managed Care
01.2021 - 08.2022
Caregiver
Vitality at Home
12.2019 - 01.2021
Health Care Aide (Part-Time)
Prairie Rose Lodge
03.2019 - 07.2019
Health Care Aide Certificate
Lethbridge College
01.2016 - 06.2016
Additional Casual & Contract Roles
Comfort Keepers | The Key | Alivio Home Care | CBI Home Health | St. Therese Villa
01.2016 - 01.2023