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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Place Of Birth
References
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Elaine Aquino Cezar

Duncan

Summary

Dutiful Health Care Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in long-term care settings to aid with clinical duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Island Health
12.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's specific needs.
  • Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only the physical but also the emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.

Health Care Support Worker

Island Health
03.2023 - 12.2023
  • Assisted health care assistants with various tasks, such as making beds and portering residents at the Chemainus Health Care Centre.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Helped Recreation staff with activities for the residents.

Shelter Worker

Ladysmith Resource Centre Association
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Cleaned rooms and common facilities for clients
  • Cooking dinner or breakfast for clients
  • Checked in and out clients during shift
  • Providing clients with a safe place to rest and take care of their personal needs

Housekeeper

Nanaimo Family Life
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • As part of the program “Better at Home”, cleaned seniors' houses every one or two weeks
  • Kept company with clients, since almost all seniors in the program had no family or friends around.

Kitchen Discipleship Leader

Camp Qwanoes
01.2017 - 09.2019
  • Led kitchen assistants on the food preparation
  • Worked at the kitchen hotline year-round
  • Cooked four meals a day to 650 people during summertime
  • Maintained kitchen organized
  • Led the team in daily morning devotionals during the summertime
  • Assisted kitchen helpers on their spiritual growth

Kitchen Assistant

Camp Qwanoes
06.2015 - 09.2016
  • Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Cleaned the kitchen stations daily

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Universidade Norte Do Parana
Londrina, Brazil

Licentiate - Physical Education

Universidade Norte Do Parana
Londrina, Brazil

Certificate - Activity Assistant

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
04.2024

Graduate Certificate - Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Island University
Duncan, BC
11.2023

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Catheter Care
  • Record Keeping
  • First Aid Certification
  • Oral Hygiene Care
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Bathing Assistance

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Place Of Birth

Brazil

References

Hannah Clark, Recreational Coordinator at Oyster Harbour Seniors Community - 250-245-3318 ext 300 - hclark@carecorp.ca


Andrea Weld, Manager at Chemainus Health Care Centre - Andrea.Weld@islandhealth.ca


Colleen Rukus, Food Services Manager at CareCorp Seniors Services, Sunridge Location - colleen_rukus13@hotmail.com

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Island Health
12.2023 - Current

Health Care Support Worker

Island Health
03.2023 - 12.2023

Shelter Worker

Ladysmith Resource Centre Association
04.2021 - 06.2022

Housekeeper

Nanaimo Family Life
03.2021 - 11.2021

Kitchen Discipleship Leader

Camp Qwanoes
01.2017 - 09.2019

Kitchen Assistant

Camp Qwanoes
06.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education

Universidade Norte Do Parana

Licentiate - Physical Education

Universidade Norte Do Parana

Certificate - Activity Assistant

Vancouver Island University

Graduate Certificate - Health Care Assistant

Vancouver Island University

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