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- Camping
- Kayaking
Dusty Weaver
Sylvan Lake,Ab
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Self-employeed
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Sylvan Lake Volunteer
TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE
01.2025 - Current
- In my spare time I actively participate in opportunities to help our community.
- It's a passion of mine to fulfill the happiness of others and in return I feel fulfilled.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
03.2016 - Current
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2019 - 06.2025
- Company Overview: Government Certified
- Government Certified
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Health Care Aide
Red Deer Hospice Society
10.2019 - 10.2023
- I have been a HCA at Hospice and recently completed my 'Life and Death Matter's' course.
- I am eager to learn anything new that comes to me.
- I have learned a lot in all stages of 'End of life.'
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Service Writer
Crosstown Truck and Tire Repair
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy, and resolving problems swiftly.
Suprevisor
No Frills
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Front Desk Receptionist
R & R
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Server
Harry's Restaurant & Bar
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Health Care Aide
Palliser Primary Care Network
03.2001 - 03.2004
- Offer personal care and assistance to patients following their care plan
- Help patients to get in and out of bed, and with ambulation
- Learn from health personnel and administer prescribed exercises to patients
- Help patients in using urinals, bedpans, or commodes, or to the bathroom
- Provide domestic and house-hold services to enhance patients' self care at home
- Assist patients in applying or taking self-administered medications
- Perform activities such as bladder hygiene care, changing colostomy bags, taking of non-sterile bowel and vital signs, and other activities taught by a healthcare professional
- Report to the case manager or supervising therapist or nurse observed changes in patient's needs and condition
- Document services performed or provided, as well as all communication with other healthcare service providers
- Take necessary action in case of emergency and quickly report case to the supervisor
- Adhere to agency policy and time frame, complete and submit daily progress notes, expense reports, time cards, schedule logs, and changes in schedule
- Take part in care coordination meetings
- Ensure assignments are well organized, planned, prioritized, and completed following agency guidelines
- Establish relationships and trust with patients and their families.
Education
Healthcare
Health Care Aide Academy
Red Deer, AB01-2018
High School Diploma -
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06-1997
Skills
- Disability support
- Direct patient care
- Behavior redirection
- Autism support
- Behavioral management
- Special needs care
Interests
Languages
English
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Self-employeed
06.2025 - Current
Sylvan Lake Volunteer
TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKE
01.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide
Red Deer Hospice Society
10.2019 - 10.2023
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2019 - 06.2025
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
03.2016 - Current
Service Writer
Crosstown Truck and Tire Repair
04.2014 - 02.2016
Suprevisor
No Frills
01.2014 - 04.2014
Front Desk Receptionist
R & R
09.2013 - 12.2013
Server
Harry's Restaurant & Bar
05.2013 - 09.2013
Health Care Aide
Palliser Primary Care Network
03.2001 - 03.2004
Healthcare
Health Care Aide Academy
High School Diploma -
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate
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