Ellysa Ysmael
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Aide with solid background in patient care assistance. Possess strong skills in vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and health education. Demonstrated ability to improve patient comfort levels and quality of life through effective communication and empathetic care. Known for building positive relationships with patients, families, and medical professionals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Toronto UHN Bickle Centre
Toronto, Ontario
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
- Transferred patients from bed to wheelchair using ceiling Hoyer lifts when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Helped patients walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned patients using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted patients in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions, and injuries.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Personal Support Worker
Bethany Lodge Long Term Care Home
Markham, Ontario
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Encouraged patients to participate in recreational activities, such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Valley Vista Retirement Residence
Maple, Ontario
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Checked patients' vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the client by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Provided emotional support to clients while encouraging independence.
- Monitored changes in the client's condition and reported any concerns immediately to supervisor or physician.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
Personal Support Worker Program
Humber College
Toronto, ON10-2020
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Collecting vital signs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Geriatric care
- Intake recording
- Able to lift up to 100 pounds
- Basic life support
- Toileting assistance
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Bedside manner
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Team Player
- Time management
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Toronto UHN Bickle Centre
07.2024 - 11.2024
Personal Support Worker
Bethany Lodge Long Term Care Home
01.2023 - 06.2023
Personal Support Worker
Chartwell Valley Vista Retirement Residence
10.2020 - 03.2021
Personal Support Worker Program
Humber College
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