Douglas Currie
Summary
Dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with MacLeod Group, skilled in dementia care and compassionate caregiving. Enhanced resident mobility and well-being through tailored recreational activities and vigilant patient assessments. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity, while effectively supporting families during challenging times. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and crisis intervention.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
MacLeod Group
05.2007 - Current
- Engaged residents in recreational activities, promoting social interaction and well-being.
- Utilized safety equipment and protocols to maintain a secure environment for all individuals.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, enhancing service quality and resident satisfaction.
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
Education
Yes - Continuing Care Assistant
Island Career Academy
Sydney, NS04.2007
Skills
- Dementia care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility support
- Family support
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessments
- Daily living activities
- Direct patient care
- Heavy lifting
- Transportation
- Professional boundaries
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Specimen handling
- Feeding assistance
- Medication administration
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient management
- Self-care strategies
- Safety monitoring
- Palliative care
- Care plan assessment
- Cultural sensitivity
- Recreational activities
- Continuing education
- Case management
- First aid and CPR
- Daily living care
- Toileting assistance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
MacLeod Group
05.2007 - Current
Yes - Continuing Care Assistant
Island Career Academy