Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Hiking, Travel, History learning
Timeline
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Cindy Andersen

Cindy Andersen

Drayton Valley,AB

Summary

Dedicated Health Care Aide from Alberta Health Services, Excelled in dementia knowledge and patient relationship building, enhancing patient independence and reducing anxiety. Achieved significant improvements in patient wellbeing through effective communication and safety precautions. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services
04.2017 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.

Education

No Degree - Mindfulness Practitioner Course Level 1,2,3

The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
Online
01.2021

No Degree - Courageous Care Giver Core Essentials

Online
04.2020

No Degree - Health And Care Aide

NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB
05.2018

Diploma - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Kew Academy
06.2021

Diploma - Professional Body Language

Online
03.2022

Post-Degree Certificate - Psychology of Older Age

Online
07.2022

Graduate Certificate - Case Management Level 1,2,3

Online
08.2022

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Reliable team player
  • Patient Care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Safety Precautions
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient-focused care

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 17 staff members.
  • Achieved Team lead by completing courses with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved staffing issues which led to better support for team, as well as patient care
  • Volunteer work
  • President of a non profit children's organization

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant - Boards of Nursing.
  • Medication Aide Certification – Board of Nursing.
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
  • Home Health Aide Certification – Department of Health.

Hiking, Travel, History learning

Over the years , I have enjoyed travelling with my children to different historic sites, as a homeschooling family we have been given the opportunity to explore many exciting places around our province and learn soo much. We are very found of the many museums. The kids and I also enjoy challenging ourselves on the many hikes we have done over the years , attempting harder climbs and tougher terrain as we explore new sites.

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services
04.2017 - Current

No Degree - Mindfulness Practitioner Course Level 1,2,3

The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology

No Degree - Courageous Care Giver Core Essentials

Online

No Degree - Health And Care Aide

NorQuest College

Diploma - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Kew Academy

Diploma - Professional Body Language

Online

Post-Degree Certificate - Psychology of Older Age

Online

Graduate Certificate - Case Management Level 1,2,3

Online
Cindy Andersen