Dena Woelke
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Dedicated Resident Care Aide with extensive experience in compassionate caregiving and patient advocacy. Known for strong communication skills and attention to detail, effectively supporting residents' daily living needs and emotional well-being. Committed to fostering a safe, dignified, and supportive environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Aide
Maple Ridge Seniors Village
Maple Ridge, BC
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented resident health status and changes in condition.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained new staff on resident care protocols and safety procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces for optimal hygiene.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring their dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported the emotional well-being of residents by establishing strong relationships built on trust and empathy.
- Provided mobility assistance to residents as needed, including transferring between beds or chairs and aiding with ambulation around the facility.
- Provided end-of-life care for residents, ensuring their comfort and dignity during their final days while offering emotional support to family members throughout the process.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Addressed family concerns regarding their loved ones'' welfare through open communication channels while maintaining confidentiality protocols as needed.
- Participated in ongoing staff training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in resident care provision within the industry standards.
- Promoted a safe living environment for residents by performing regular safety checks and maintaining cleanliness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Adult Learning Centre
New Westminster, BC1993
High School Diploma -
Swift Current Comp High School
Swift Current, SK06-1984
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing Assistance
- Dementia care
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Social interaction
- Alzheimer's care
- ADL support
- Mobility assistance
- Transfers
- Ambulation support
- Resident advocacy
- Meal assistance
- Behavior documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Patient care
Languages
English
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
Maple Ridge Seniors Village
09.2009 - Current
Certificate - Medical Terminology
Adult Learning Centre
High School Diploma -
Swift Current Comp High School