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Desiree Bazian

Kamloops,Canada

Summary

Experienced Support/Health Care Worker specializing in providing therapeutic support to older adults and individuals with disabilities. Proficient in implementing complex individual program plans, dedicated to ensuring the well-being and comfort of those under my care. Certified medication administrator who meticulously verifies patient medicine and nutrition plan guidelines, ensuring safety and adherence to prescribed treatments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Full Time Support Worker

It's My Life Kamloops
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

SMITHERS HOME SUPPORT
03.2023 - Current
  • In March 2023, I accepted the position of the temporary part time community support worker in Smithers
  • I got to expand my skills in the home care setting by performing activities of daily living, proper transfer techniques, preparing meals and also learning the concept of medication remind/administration/supervise as per the delegation of task while building a professional and respectful relationship with my clients.

HEALTH CARE AIDE

OXFORD STAFFING SOLUTIONS
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • I started working for Oxford in October, as I wanted to explore British Columbia while making good money and doing what I love
  • My first contract was in Courtenay, where I worked at a 100 resident long term care facility
  • I got to further adapt my skills as a health care aide as I worked many 16 hour shifts
  • I have become very confident in performing activities of daily living and was able to do my job efficiently while also showing compassion to my residents.

HEALTH CARE AIDE

THE HAMLETS AT WESTSYDE
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • I got my health care aide registry in April of this year through my nursing program
  • I started my first health care aide position at the long term care facility called the Hamlets in Kamloops
  • I worked on a floor of nineteen residents and was responsible for performing activities of daily living
  • The facility was very short staffed, so I had to adapt and learn things for the most part independently.

SERVER/BARTENDER

CORDO RESTO AND LOUNGE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLUE DINING AND LOUNGE)
06.2013 - 10.2022
  • I started serving at Blue Dining and Lounge in Hotel 540 after my first year of university
  • I have become an efficient and successful server by demonstrating my serving skills during breakfast, lunch, dinner and room service
  • I adapted quickly and became a bartender in both the restaurant and on the pool deck
  • I was one of the original servers at this Mediterranean restaurant, as I helped open its doors in November
  • I was working full time, both for lunch and dinner service
  • I enjoyed serving there as they promoted local and fresh products in a one-hundred percent scratch kitchen
  • However, they had to close their doors due to covid 19.

CLOTHING SALES ASSOCIATE

SPORTCHEK
09.2012 - 12.2014
  • For just over two years, I worked as a clothing associate on the weekends
  • Being a clothing associate involves letting customers into fitting rooms, organizing and tidying both the male, female and junior sections of clothing, and of course selling the product.

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

BOUTIQUE OF LEATHERS
04.2013 - 06.2013
  • I worked as a sales associate at Boutique of Leathers for a few months
  • It involved knowing the product knowledge of all the various brands of motorcycle gear, wallets and bags, so that I could help customers find what they were looking for
  • Lastly, I used the cash register to finish the sale.

COUNTER STAFF

TIM HORTONS
06.2011 - 08.2012
  • I worked for a year at the Aberdeen Esso Tim Hortons where I learned all sections of the business
  • I had to maintain high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations such as on the front cash or on the drive thru
  • I also learned to make all their various sandwiches and bake their donuts and other pastries in the back kitchen.

Education

Health Care Aide Certificate -

Sprott Shaw College
03.2022

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Thompson Rivers University
04.2017

High School Diploma -

South Kamloops Secondary School
06.2012

Skills

  • Vertical mind set
  • Proven leader
  • Engaging personality
  • Reliable team worker
  • Responsible
  • Self-motivated
  • Proficient with computer programs, such as Excel and Word
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional organization

Volunteer Experience

  • Salvation Army Food Truck, Zeta Sorority, 09/01/12, 09/01/14, Volunteered to serve meals to the homeless.
  • Big Brother Big Sister, 11/01/12, 06/01/13, Served as an in-school mentor for children.

References

Available on request

Highlights

  • 04/01/17, Graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
  • 03/01/22, Obtained health care aide registry.
  • 04/01/22, Started working as an agency health care aide.
  • 03/01/23, Moved to Smithers and began working as a community support worker.
  • Currently looking for new job opportunities after moving back to Kamloops.

Timeline

Full Time Support Worker

It's My Life Kamloops
04.2024 - Current

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

SMITHERS HOME SUPPORT
03.2023 - Current

HEALTH CARE AIDE

OXFORD STAFFING SOLUTIONS
10.2022 - 02.2023

HEALTH CARE AIDE

THE HAMLETS AT WESTSYDE
04.2022 - 10.2022

SERVER/BARTENDER

CORDO RESTO AND LOUNGE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLUE DINING AND LOUNGE)
06.2013 - 10.2022

CUSTOMER SALES REPRESENTATIVE

BOUTIQUE OF LEATHERS
04.2013 - 06.2013

CLOTHING SALES ASSOCIATE

SPORTCHEK
09.2012 - 12.2014

COUNTER STAFF

TIM HORTONS
06.2011 - 08.2012

Health Care Aide Certificate -

Sprott Shaw College

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Thompson Rivers University

High School Diploma -

South Kamloops Secondary School

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