Emma Forrest
North Sydney,NS
Summary
I am a hard working task oriented individual who has the ability to work along side a team or independently in various settings. I have organization skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to get along with co workers and classmates of various age groups. I am a compassionate person who respects the needs of others and strives to provide accurate and empathetic care to our vulnerable population.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Worker
North Side Community Guest Home
North Sydney, NS
02.2023 - Current
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
Long Term Care Assistant
Northside Community Guest Home
North Sydney, NS
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care
- Assisted with clients personal hygiene care and meals
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety
Cashier/Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
North Sydney, NS
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Working in a fast-paced front-line customer service environment
- ensure quality control and customer satisfaction
- Keeping work area clean and organized
- Strong time management skills and problem solving ability
- Computer skills (data base, internet searches, email, etc.)
- Promoting in store specials
- Taking customer orders and recommending products
- Daily cash, debit, credit transactions
Aide
Northside Community Guest Home (Volunteer)
North Sydney, NS
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Interact with residents
- Assisted in and coordinated activities for residents
- Escalated issues to the coordinator
- Provided aid to clients when returning to guest rooms
- Participated in a team environment
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS06-2024
Memorial Composite High School
Sydney Mines, NS06-2021
Skills
- Working knowledge of conflict resolution as demonstrated by resolving client issues
- Exhibits excellent time management skills to ensure client needs are met
- Demonstrates ability to work in a high volume, fast paced work environment
- Ability to work efficiently with a team or independently
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts as demonstrated by current line of work
- Excellent communication skills
- Providing compassionate and competent care while respecting client dignity
- Ability to make evidenced based decisions
- Experience working with the senior population and Alzheimer's clients
- Protecting client confidentiality and privacy
- First-Aid and CPR Level C Certified
- All nursing skills as taught in the Practical Nursing Program
Certification
- CPR Level C & standard/emergency First Aid training
- Dementia Certificate
Timeline
Personal Care Worker
North Side Community Guest Home
02.2023 - Current
Long Term Care Assistant
Northside Community Guest Home
06.2021 - 02.2023
Cashier/Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2020 - 06.2021
Aide
Northside Community Guest Home (Volunteer)
10.2019 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Nova Scotia Community College
Memorial Composite High School
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