Erfie Diopita
Kelowna
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Aide with extensive experience at Baptist Housing Community Living, recognized for delivering compassionate patient care and building strong relationships. Proven ability to manage challenging behaviors and ensure safety through effective communication and proper lifting techniques. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and supporting patients' personal needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Baptist Housing Community Living
09.2017 - 06.2025
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Health Care Aide
Sutherland Hills Rest Home
06.2006 - 09.2017
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to [Number] patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sprott Shaw College
Kelowna, BC05-2006
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Healthcare ethics
- Feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Preparing meals
- Patient lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Dressing assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining privacy
- Family support and assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Assisting with personal grooming
Languages
English
Professional Working
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Food Safe Certificate
- WHMIS
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Baptist Housing Community Living
09.2017 - 06.2025
Health Care Aide
Sutherland Hills Rest Home
06.2006 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Sprott Shaw College
Similar Profiles
Sam FerraroSam Ferraro
Director of Recruitment at Baptist Housing Seniors LivingDirector of Recruitment at Baptist Housing Seniors Living
Sam FerraroSam Ferraro
Director of Recruitment at Baptist Housing Seniors LivingDirector of Recruitment at Baptist Housing Seniors Living
Shawna DiGeorgioShawna DiGeorgio
Scheduling Assistant at Baptist HousingScheduling Assistant at Baptist Housing
Navid RohaniNavid Rohani
Farm Laborer at Krazi CherryFarm Laborer at Krazi Cherry
James KlattJames Klatt
Laborer at Evolve Earth WorksLaborer at Evolve Earth Works