Danica Lambert Joseph
Hamilton,Ontario
Summary
Experienced health care aide. knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation and assistance with activities of daily living. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Hamilton Health Sciences (SHF)
03.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding needs and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients to adapt to mobility restrictions.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress. - Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting
instructions. - Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Village
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON10.2015
Skills
- Patient Care
- Bathing
- Dementia Knowledge
- ADLs Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Long-Term Care
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Hamilton Health Sciences (SHF)
03.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Shalom Village
09.2015 - 06.2023
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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