ETHEL Narvasa
Community Health Worker
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Recently graduated health care assistant who is driven, diligent, dependable, strong in ability, hardworking, and committed. Capable of aiding with daily living activities, meal preparation, feeding assistance, and transfers of residents by using mechanical full lifts and sit-to-stand lifts. Dedicated to preserving resident security, health, happiness, and comfort through regular monitoring and care. detail-oriented, fast to pick up new ideas, and eager to apply them in various environments.
Compassionate and dedicated Community Health Worker with more than a year of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
05.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing support for clients managing chronic conditions, contributing to better self-management and reduced complications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans and contributing to patient recovery.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by meticulously following hygiene protocols and assisting with daily living activities.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with exercises and walking, promoting faster recovery and independence.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
Health Care Assistant
Nicola Lodge
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
Healthcare Support Worker (HCAP Program)
Nicola Lodge/ Sienna Seniors Living
03.2022 - Current
- Provide variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.
- Establishes rapport with residents and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients/residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor.
- Assists with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes and transports clients or residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays,assists with limited food preparation.
- Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, assists with transporting clients or residents to designated areas, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients/residents where required.
- Performs light housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, and washing, drying and folding.
- Greets visitors and others in accordance with established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines; provides information and/or redirects to appropriate person or area, where required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Housekeeping Aide
Nicola Lodge/ Sienna Seniors Living
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Receiving assignment, assembling required materials and supplies, loading service cart and transporting to work area.
- Performs resident room cleaning as per assigned schedule.
- Performs cleaning and disinfecting duties such as sweeping, dry/wet mopping, vacuuming and rearranging furniture.
- Ensuring privacy of residents during performance of duties.
- Preparing room for new occupant following prescribed procedures to ensure tour ready at all times.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Ordered and stocked supplies to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
- Notifying supervisor when supplies are low or equipment is malfunctioning.
Education
Healthcare - Healthcare Assistant
Douglas College
04.2023
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Quality Patient Care
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Meal preparation and Feeding Assistance
- Patient Companionship/ Active Listening
- Patient Call Light Response
- Calm Under Stress
- Personal Grooming Care/Oral Hygiene/ bathing assistance
- Nutrition and Diet
- Patient Safety Management
- Behavior redirection/ patient relations
- Organized and detail oriented
- Home visiting
- Training skills
- Assignment management
- Schedule coordination
- Report preparation
Certification
- Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C
- Certification Food Safe Level 1 Certification First Aid Training School 1320 Kingsway Ave, Unit 101,
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6P4 - Provincial Violence Prevention Course Douglas College Coquitlam Campus 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam V3B 7X3
- WHMIS - Learning Hub
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteTimeline
Community Health Worker
Fraser Health Authority
05.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Nicola Lodge
04.2023 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker (HCAP Program)
Nicola Lodge/ Sienna Seniors Living
03.2022 - Current
Housekeeping Aide
Nicola Lodge/ Sienna Seniors Living
08.2021 - 03.2022
Healthcare - Healthcare Assistant
Douglas College
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