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Christy Atkinson

Sundre,Alberta

Summary

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Home Care Provider

Jack And Betty Curry
02.2018 - 01.2019


  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.

Private Home Health Care Provider

Jim Macdonald
04.2017 - 02.2018
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.

Private Home Health Care Provider

Ruby Stewart
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.

Live-In Caregiver

Ellen Demers
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Education

Certificate - First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Ultimate Safety
Olds, AB
03.2023

Skills

  • Recreational Activities
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Meal Preparation
  • Emotional Support
  • Disability Support
  • Physical Therapy Support
  • Dementia Care
  • Transfer Assistance
  • Grooming Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Hygiene Assistance
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Infection Control
  • Chauffeuring
  • Physical Therapy
  • Ability to Lift
  • Meal Planning and Preparation

Timeline

Private Home Care Provider

Jack And Betty Curry
02.2018 - 01.2019

Private Home Health Care Provider

Jim Macdonald
04.2017 - 02.2018

Private Home Health Care Provider

Ruby Stewart
10.2016 - 09.2017

Live-In Caregiver

Ellen Demers
03.2015 - 09.2016

Certificate - First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

Ultimate Safety

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