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Christina Cavanagh

Christina Cavanagh

Calgary,Canada

Summary

I am currently looking for a part time or full time HCA position in Calgary. Working with approximately 300 residents with different levels of care over the years has given me in-depth experience and I would love to continue caring for the elderly. I consider the physical, spiritual, and emotional well being of each individual to be of great importance so I want to be at my best each day for my shift. I have learnt alot over the years, become very intuative, and developed a set of skills that helps me ensure the needs of those under my care are met daily. I enjoy being a Health Care Aid and have gained a good understanding of how to take care of people in the best way possible. I find a great deal of purpose as a caregiver and highly regard the well being of those I work with. My objective is to provide efficient care that promotes the best quality of life as possible for people that have certain health limitations. Each day I want to encourage and assist the residents in continuing to use the abilities they still have so they can get exercise and stay engaged in every day living. My goal is for each person to enjoy the rest of their lives as much as possible within their comfort zone. I also like to make sure that I consider the personal preferences of those I care for wherever possible so that everyone feels understood. Encouraging residents to participate in activities that are good for their mental health such as recreation and social gatherings is important to do according their preference. Each person is special in their own way and I want each of them to feel valued as well as appreciated. I have learnt alot from the residents I have cared for over the years and the way they have impacted my life is one of the best parts of being an HCA to me. I really look forward to meeting residents, joining a care team, and beginning a new position in Calgary. I can begin working on April 17th or as soon as needed after an interview.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dishwasher/Ice cream bar attendant

Juice Caboose Cafe
  • Key holder
  • Cleaning up shop
  • Serving ice cream
  • Making milkshakes
  • Working cash register
  • Choosing orders from Foothills
  • Refilling/moving ice cream buckets

Health Care Aid

Intercare Brentwood
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Preformed the same tasks same as my previous job

Health Care Aid

Salem Manor Nursing Home
10.2013 - 08.2022
  • Working with care team to ensure residents needs are met
  • Assisting daily with ADL for 10-17 residents per day (Applying lotion, dressing, shaving, brushing teeth, washing hands and face, fixing hair, doing nail care, applying hearing aids, glasses, and dentures, etc.)
  • Transferring resident from bed to wheelchair
  • Portering from bedroom to dining room, recreation, or anywhere else that is needed
  • Charting and documenting behavior
  • Making sure oxygen tanks are full and tubing for resident is intact
  • Tidying rooms and closets

Sales Associate

Fun 'N Run
11.2011 - 07.2013
  • Cleaning store
  • Hemming jeans
  • Taking inventory
  • Creating displays
  • Adjusting watches
  • Working cash register
  • Organizing merchandise

Server

Churchill Manor Retirement Home
09.2010 - 08.2011
  • Cleaning tables
  • Assembling drinks
  • Memorizing orders
  • Serving 32 residents
  • Bringing trays to rooms

Education

Health Care Aid Graduate - undefined

Norquest College
Edmonton, AB
08.2013

High School Graduate - undefined

Meadows Baptist Academy
Edmonton, AB
06.2011

Skills

    Professional Highlights/ Experience:

    TLR
    serving
    feeding
    teaching
    portering
    vital signs
    accu-cheks
    palliative care
    dementia care
    stalking hygine products
    medication administration
    infection prevention training
    assistance with using washroom
    ostemy and catheter maintenance
    dressing, grooming, and showering
    cleaning mobility aids and personal care items
    keeping rooms, stables, and other areas clean/tidy
    dusting, sweeping, vaccuuming, moping, cleaning washroom, cleaning shower/bath tub, doing laundry, doing dishes, making beds, cleaning closets
    help with range of motion and exercise
    help maintain healthy enviornment for good mental health and calmness
    palliative and post-mortem care
    computer and manual documentation
    working a cash register and selling
    cleaning/polishing equipment
    cleaning up garbage outside
    operating machinery
    dug 75×75in garden
    lifting heavy objects
    clearing branches
    clearing weeds
    plant watering
    lawn mowing
    tree planting

    Personal Highlights:

    strong
    focused
    determined
    lighthearted
    hard working
    skilled at typing and writing
    skilled at cleaning and organizing
    careful to play nice music and TV
    patient with communication barriers
    enjoy talking, reading, and singing with residents
    empathetic and compassionate toward residents and families
    cooperative with co-workers
    good at problem solving
    pay attention to detail
    interior design
    enthusiastic
    thoughtful
    respectful

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

HCA Certification

Timeline

Health Care Aid

Intercare Brentwood
12.2022 - 10.2023

Health Care Aid

Salem Manor Nursing Home
10.2013 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

Fun 'N Run
11.2011 - 07.2013

Server

Churchill Manor Retirement Home
09.2010 - 08.2011

Dishwasher/Ice cream bar attendant

Juice Caboose Cafe

Health Care Aid Graduate - undefined

Norquest College

High School Graduate - undefined

Meadows Baptist Academy
Christina Cavanagh