Gagandeep Kaur
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Brylu Staffing
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
07.2019 - 02.2021
Health Care Aide Student
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
Education
Diploma - Health Care Aide
Excel Academy
Edmonton 07.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
India04.2013
Skills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Case Management
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Brylu Staffing
08.2019 - 09.2021
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Society
07.2019 - 02.2021
Health Care Aide Student
Grey Nuns Community Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Diploma - Health Care Aide
Excel Academy
Bachelor Of Arts - Economics
Delhi University
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