Dionne L'Hirondelle
Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie,AB
1
Language
3
years of professional experience
Indigenous Wellness Coordinator experienced in patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, and community engagement. Enhanced dignity and wellbeing of Indigenous patients through collaborative wellness programs and healthcare team collaboration. Focused on promoting health equity and support for Indigenous patients and families.
Work History
Indigenous Wellness Coordinator
11 Months- Coordinated wellness programs to enhance community health and engagement.
- Advocating for Indigenous patients and families.
- Navigating healthcare system with patients and families.
- Person centered care, focusing on the patients needs and healthcare planning.
- Coordinate family meetings, so nursing team and families are on the same page, while addressing concerns.
- Offer smudging for our patients and families.
- Promote dignity and wellbeing of our patients.
- Translate from Cree to English.
Health Care Aide
2 Years 7 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and promoting independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of patient areas, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for diverse patient needs.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, improving overall satisfaction with care services.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
No Degree - Indigenous Health
- Health Care Aide
Skills
Cultural competency
Healthcare team collaboration
Health promotion
Fitness assessment
Leadership
Teamwork
Indigenous health advocacy
Languages
Cree
Timeline
Indigenous Wellness Coordinator
Alberta Health Services
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Yellowhead Tribal College
No Degree from Indigenous Health
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Academy of Learning
from Health Care Aide
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