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Currently run a successful E-Commerce business on the side of my full time job
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Erin Michelle Hanames

Paradise ,NL

Summary

Loyal contributor with a solid foundation at NL Health Services, promoting patient well-being through adept communication and insightful critical thinking.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Attendant

Eastern Health
St.Johns , NL
07.2016 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Transported patients to attend appointments
  • Usage of MEDITECH to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors.

Personal Care Attendant

Tiffany Village Retirement Residence
St.John's, NL
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.


  • Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.


  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.

Wireless Sales Manager

West End Electronics
St.John's , NL
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Upsold customers by recommending accessories and promotions to increase revenue.
  • Kept customers and other employees up-to-date on latest devices and technology by performing frequent product demonstrations.
  • Operated product tools, equipment, and point of sale terminals.
  • Replenished, faced and organized merchandise on shelving.
  • Assisted customers in determining cellular phone needs by asking open-ended questions, clarifying advantages and disadvantages of each product and explaining products by ratings.
  • Tracked and recorded department inventory of products.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to promote store safety and minimize product loss.
  • Oversaw signage, pricing and shelf labeling to promote neat, professional presentation.
  • Accepted and processed payments and purchases for new equipment using POS system.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Investigated and integrated new strategies to expand business operations and grow customer base.
  • Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners and potential clients.
  • Collaborated with advertising group to create uniformity between advertising messages and retail incentives.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams.

Respite Care Worker

Gov NL
St.John's, NL
06.2008 - 02.2014


  • Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
  • Assisted individual with basic activities of daily living.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Attended weekly painting classes with client.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Dispatch

Priority Dispatch EMD 14.0
EMERGENCY DISPATCH
07-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunications Essentials 1.0

IAED
Priority Dispatch
01-2024

College Diploma - PCA Diploma

Eastern College
St. John's, NL
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High
Torbay, NL
06.2012

Skills

  • Attentive to People
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Supportive Personality
  • First Aid Certification
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Identification
  • CPR Certification
  • Clear Communication
  • Caring Companionship
  • Time Management
  • Bedside Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Communication Assistance
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Incontinence Care
  • Accurate in Following Orders
  • Safety Compliance
  • MEDITECH Software
  • Word Processing
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical documentation
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Dependable and responsible

Currently run a successful E-Commerce business on the side of my full time job

Currently own a successful e-commerce business in which I sell products locally and canada wide. This is on the side during my free time.

In business since 2018. Work daily with accountant, sales & expense reporting. Usage of computer programs and different software.

Try to achieve sales goals. I have to act quick, think fast and get things done to meet my customers needs and wants. I also do a lot of teaming up with local businesses to help them reach sales goals.

Timeline

Personal Care Attendant

Eastern Health
07.2016 - Current

Personal Care Attendant

Tiffany Village Retirement Residence
01.2014 - 12.2016

Wireless Sales Manager

West End Electronics
09.2013 - 03.2014

Respite Care Worker

Gov NL
06.2008 - 02.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Emergency Medical Dispatch

Priority Dispatch EMD 14.0

Some College (No Degree) - Telecommunications Essentials 1.0

IAED

College Diploma - PCA Diploma

Eastern College

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity High

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