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Gerald Dang

EDMONTON,AB

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated health care professional with extensive experience at Nurse Next Door. Skilled in patient assessments and infection control, I excel in building strong relationships while ensuring optimal patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Trustworthy companion committed to improving quality of life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Health Care Aide

Nurse Next Door
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in a logbook
  • Assisted in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Provided total hygiene care to 12 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.

Personal Support Worker

Independent Counseling Enterprise
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Senior Direct Support Professional

Transition
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.

Home Health Aide

Limbe Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019

Education

Certificate - Health Care Aide

Essor College
Montreal, QC
08-2025

Certificate - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Cornell University
New York
01-2024

MBA - Business Administration And Management

SMU
Buea
12.2018

Bachelor In - Project Management

Smu
Buea
12.2014

Certificate - Guidance And Counselling

SMU
South West
12-2025

Skills

  • Infection control procedures
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Observing responses
  • Conducting intakes
  • Transporting patients
  • Vital sign recording
  • Patient-focused care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Medical office administration
  • Patient relationship building
  • Toileting assistance
  • Geriatric care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Documentation expert
  • Patient assessments
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Outpatient care
  • General housekeeping
  • Basic life support
  • Care plan implementation

Languages

English
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Registered Health Care Aide

Nurse Next Door
01.2024 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Independent Counseling Enterprise
01.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Direct Support Professional

Transition
01.2019 - 01.2022

Home Health Aide

Limbe Regional Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2019

Certificate - Health Care Aide

Essor College

Certificate - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Cornell University

MBA - Business Administration And Management

SMU

Bachelor In - Project Management

Smu

Certificate - Guidance And Counselling

SMU

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