Courtney Tighe
740 May Street, Scotchtown
Summary
Dedicated Care Team Assistant with a proven track record at Nova Scotia Health Authority, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Skilled in medical documentation and health safety compliance, I actively foster patient well-being through compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring a nurturing environment for all.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia health authority
New Waterford
10.2023 - Current
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living. Ex- hygiene, mobility, toileting, eating.
- Provide emotional and social support to patients and families.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and training.
- Transported specimens and laboratory items , verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Continuing Care Assistant
Maple hill manor
New Waterford
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Participated in recreational activities with residents and patients that promoted physical activity and socialization.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Safety Supervisor
Sulzer chem tech Canada
Edmonton
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
- Managed safety and health programs, enforcing compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to established safety protocols.
- Developed basic working knowledge of company's HSE standards, programs and goals to maintain compliant site operations.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant
Island Career Academy
Sydney River, NS09-2021
Environmental Health And Safety Technician
Maritime Environmental Training Institute
Sydney River, NS03-2015
High School Diploma -
Breton Education Centre
New Waterford, NS06-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Medical documentation
- Communication skills
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Health safety compliance
- Recreational activities
- Nutrition and hydration
- Compassionate care
- Organizational skills
Certificates
- Standard first aid , CPR C and AED
- Food safe: Level 1 training
- Dementia: Understanding the journey
- W.H.M.I.S
- Basic Life Support(HCP)
- LEAP
References
- Joey Doyle - 902-304-7052
Timeline
Care Team Assistant
Nova Scotia health authority
10.2023 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Maple hill manor
07.2021 - 11.2021
Safety Supervisor
Sulzer chem tech Canada
03.2015 - 04.2020
Continuing Care Assistant
Island Career Academy
Environmental Health And Safety Technician
Maritime Environmental Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Breton Education Centre