Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Danielle Holm

Red Deer,AB

Summary

Adept Healthcare Aide with a proven track record at Royal Oak Retirement Community, excelling in patient-focused care and efficient care plan implementation. Demonstrated ability to foster patient independence through compassionate support and skilled in basic nursing tasks. Renowned for maintaining patient dignity while ensuring accurate health monitoring, I am a reliable team player committed to enhancing patient well-being.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Aide

Royal Oak Retirement Community
Blackfalds, Alberta
04.2023 - 12.2024
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
  • Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to determine needs and support daily objectives.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Healthcare Aide

Points West Living
Red Deer, Alberta
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Ensured proper documentation of all patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Aide

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB
04-2022

Skills

  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient-focused care
  • Transporting patients
  • Compassionate
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Toileting assistance
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Transfer techniques
  • Feeding assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Positioning patients
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Reliable team player
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Patient lifting
  • Dressing assistance
  • Basic life support

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Standard First Aid CPR/AED

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Healthcare Aide

Royal Oak Retirement Community
04.2023 - 12.2024

Healthcare Aide

Points West Living
04.2022 - 04.2023

Graduate Certificate - Healthcare Aide

Red Deer Polytechnic
Danielle Holm