Emily Sanderson
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Highly-motivated Health Care Aide with experience working in various health care settings. Looking to take on new challenges and further experience providing patient centered respite care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Health Care Aide
Clinical Placements and Preceptorship
Grande Prairie, AB
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked a total of 450 cumulative hours between Grande Prairie Care Centre, Mackenzie Place and Prairie Lakes Hospice.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as dressing, toileting and bathing.
- Administered medications according to physician's instructions.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided companionship for elderly and disabled patients, including patients with dementia.
Palliative Care Provider
Private Respite Care for Alison Cousins
Grande Prairie, AB
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided assistance to patient with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered medication and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Provided comfort measures, such as pain management, symptom control and end-of-life care.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises prescribed by physiotherapists.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, gastrojejunostomy tube care and oral suctioning.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
Meat Processor
Sanderson Meats
Crooked Creek, AB
07.2020 - 09.2023
- Performed daily sanitation duties of meat processing equipment and facility according to health standards.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face and through phone conversations.
Education
Healthcare aide certificate -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, AB05-2024
Supportive care assistant certificate -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Grande Prairie, AB08-2023
Highschool diploma -
Charles Spencer Highschool
Grande Prairie, AB06-2020
Skills
- Leadership within a team environment
- Clear communication and documentation skills
- Providing holistic patient centered care
- Medication Administration
- Safe operation of mechanical lifts and mobility aids
- Dementia Care
Certification
- Heart and Stroke BLS Provider, 11/15/2023
- St. John's Ambulance Intermediate first aid - level C CPR, 11/26/2023
- WHIMIS 2015, 11/28/2023
Timeline
Student Health Care Aide
Clinical Placements and Preceptorship
12.2023 - 04.2024
Palliative Care Provider
Private Respite Care for Alison Cousins
08.2022 - 12.2023
Meat Processor
Sanderson Meats
07.2020 - 09.2023
Healthcare aide certificate -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Supportive care assistant certificate -
Northwestern Polytechnic
Highschool diploma -
Charles Spencer Highschool
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