Darren (DJ) McMahon
Calgary,AB
Summary
Adept Health Care Aide with proven expertise in patient-focused care and complex problem-solving, honed at Salvation Army Agape Hospice. Cultivated strong patient and family relationships, enhancing patient satisfaction. Demonstrated adaptability and compassionate care, significantly reducing patient anxiety. Skilled in emergency response, ensuring patient safety and wellbeing.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Salvation Army Agape Hospice
02.2016 - Current
- Primary focus directed towards end of life care, as well as supportive roll for patient's family at hospice.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
Health Care Assistant
Carewest Roleau Mannor
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Nurse Attendant
AHS Peter Lougheed ER
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Assisted in patient mobility, supporting physical therapy goals and preventing injuries.
- Managed time efficiently while multitasking between multiple patients simultaneously without compromising quality of care.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoffs among team members.
- Reduced patient anxiety by establishing trust and rapport through effective communication.
- Assisted role in the Code Room, providing CPR and other assistance to the health team when needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
Calgary, ABCritical Illness, Life Insurance, And Finances
Olivers HLLQP Compliance, Ethics AML Licencing
Online12.2023
HCA Certificate - Health Care Aide
ABES
Calgary, AB02.2016
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- End of life care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Responding to emergencies
- Adaptable
- Patient-focused care
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Carewest Roleau Mannor
04.2016 - 04.2020
Health Care Aide
Salvation Army Agape Hospice
02.2016 - Current
Nurse Attendant
AHS Peter Lougheed ER
02.2016 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Francis High School
Critical Illness, Life Insurance, And Finances
Olivers HLLQP Compliance, Ethics AML Licencing
HCA Certificate - Health Care Aide
ABES
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