Daniel Bernard Bertrand

Provides personal care to clients, including all aspects of activities of daily living such as assisting with dressing/undressing, bathing, care of skin and hair, assisting with toilet needs, feeding, transfers and other tasks as assigned.

Perform delegated tasks as directed and for which specific training has been completed as medication administration, catheter care, applying non-sterile dressings, and participating in prescribed exercise and mobilization routines.

Monitors the physiological, social-cultural and general well-being of clients and their caregivers/family, reporting any concerns to a supervisor.

Encourages and promotes independence and self-sufficiency for clients, and their caregivers/family, reports regularly to the appropriate supervisor on the condition and care needs and their caregiver/family/support person(s.)

Demonstrate household management methods and provides basic information to clients related to activities of daily living. Prepares quick and easy meals assisting with feeding if required as per the established care plans, in an on site binder or on the PROCURA app found on the cellular phone provided by VIHA.

Provide and communicate through the multi-disciplinary team input in the development, maintenance and delivery of a client-centered Care Plan by documenting the care provided in communication books and providing regular progress reports on the client's condition any changes to a supervisor.

Ensure a safe and healthy working environment by observing routine precautions/infection control procedures; removing obvious hazards; reporting faulty equipment, accidents, injuries and near misses; adhering to and enforcing rules regarding safety.

Participate in staff meeting, quality improvement initiatives, committees, and maintains up-to-date knowledge through involvement in appropriate work-related continuing education as required by the employer.

• Provided support in health assessments and care plans for diverse community members.
• Coordinated health education workshops to promote wellness and disease prevention strategies.
• Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and clients, ensuring clarity of care instructions.
• Assisted with outreach initiatives to identify at-risk populations and connect them with resources.
• Responsible of 25 clients through the night, helped with and assistant reporting to the Head Nurse.

• Supported daily operations by assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Coordinated recreational activities to enhance community engagement and resident interaction.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular monitoring and maintenance of facilities.
• Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Overnight work requiring amongst other things stocking supplies, monthly administration paper work to be removed, filed and add new monthly starts for documenting;
• Using equipment identified with various clients transfer/repositioning clients.