DILNA DIVAKAR
GUELPH,ONTARIO
Summary
Trained caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement, and physical care, including lifting, bathing, and feeding support. Understand age-related cognitive differences, and create safe environment through observation and infection control.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NURSE AIDE
WE CARE4 U STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC
10.2023 - Current
- Provided physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising and repositioning of bedridden patients
- Provided routine patient care by washing, dressing, grooming and assisting with menu selection and feeding.
- Responded to call signals, facilitated personal care tasks and assisted patients with their daily activities.
- Recorded vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse; documented fluid intake/output in charts; monitored patient status.
- Collected and handled specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum for analysis; executed procedures like enemas and colonic irrigations per nursing directives.
- Maintained patient room cleanliness and bed arrangements.
- Provided physical support for bedridden patients including repositioning and exercising.
- Helped patients execute mobility tasks like standing, walking, and exercising.
STAFF NURSE
VARMA HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 02.2023
STAFF NURSE
THE HOUSE OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2022
STAFF NURSE
LAKSHMI HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 03.2013
STAFF NURSE
AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
05.2011 - 08.2012
Education
BSc. - Nursing
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
BANGALORE, KARNATAKA01.2010
HIGHER SECONDARY -
GOVT. HSS TRIPUNITHURA
TRIPUNITHURA01.2006
SECONDARY -
ST.JOSEPH'S CGHSS
TRIPUNITHURA01.2004
Skills
- Compassionate caregiver
- Reliable team player
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Positioning patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Preparing meals
- Transfer techniques
Languages
English
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/04/89
Certification
FIRST AID & CPR
Timeline
NURSE AIDE
WE CARE4 U STAFFING SOLUTIONS INC
10.2023 - Current
STAFF NURSE
VARMA HOSPITAL
02.2022 - 02.2023
STAFF NURSE
THE HOUSE OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
01.2020 - 01.2022
STAFF NURSE
LAKSHMI HOSPITAL
10.2012 - 03.2013
STAFF NURSE
AMRITA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
05.2011 - 08.2012
BSc. - Nursing
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HIGHER SECONDARY -
GOVT. HSS TRIPUNITHURA
SECONDARY -
ST.JOSEPH'S CGHSS
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