Donna Dorfer
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Nanaimo Travellers Lodge/Eden Gardens
08.2006 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Discovery Community College
Nanaimo, BC05.2008
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Positioning
- Calm Under Stress
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Heavy Lifting
- Infection Control
- Direct Patient Care
- Universal Precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- First Aid Certification
- Supply Restocking
- Injury Prevention
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Nanaimo Travellers Lodge/Eden Gardens
08.2006 - Current
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Discovery Community College
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