Diana Jean Bonin
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Aide with extensive experience assisting with daily living activities and promoting patient independence. Skilled in patient care, mobility assistance, and handling emergencies, with knowledge in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Bringing strong communication and problem-solving abilities to support patient wellbeing and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams.
Diligent care aide with solid background in providing compassionate patient care. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities and fostering positive relationships with patients. Demonstrated ability to effectively use communication and teamwork skills to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
James Bay Care Centre
04.1978 - 07.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to 23 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
Education
OHS Committee -
Camosun College
Victoria, BC03-1988
High School Diploma -
Esquimalt High School
Victoria, BC06-1977
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient Lifting
- Safety Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Mobility Assistance
- End of life care
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aide
James Bay Care Centre
04.1978 - 07.2024
OHS Committee -
Camosun College
High School Diploma -
Esquimalt High School
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