Dianna Kooistra
Health Care Aide
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Lived most of my life in Penticton and worked on all the floors of the hospital there. Including hospice, the psych ward, gyne and pediatrics. Most of the time I worked with seniors and especially dementia patients.
We moved to Medicine Hat to be closer to family.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Health Care Aide
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
10.2004 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, patients, and families.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Education
Diploma Care Aide -
Sprott Shaw College
Penticton, BC11.2002
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Interior Health Authority
10.2004 - 03.2023
Diploma Care Aide -
Sprott Shaw College
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