Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Chester Long

Dartmouth,NS

Summary

Dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with a proven track record at Northwood Manor, specializing in compassionate caregiving and mobility support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient trust, I enhance quality of life through attentive care and effective communication, ensuring patients receive the support they need during challenging times.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

Northwood Manor
01.2008 - 04.2025
  • 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.
  • Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
  • 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.
  • Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
  • Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions provided.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Dispensed accurate dosage of medication to patients by following prescription orders and doctor instructions.

Cook

Wooden Monkey
09.2007 - 02.2008
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Education

Continuing Care Assistant - Healthcare

Eastern College
Halifax, NS

Skills

  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Continuing education
  • First aid and CPR
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-focused care

Languages

English

Interests


  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Participate in Disc golf, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
  • Wood working
  • Gardening
  • Professional Musician

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

Northwood Manor
01.2008 - 04.2025

Cook

Wooden Monkey
09.2007 - 02.2008

Continuing Care Assistant - Healthcare

Eastern College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Chester Long