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Work History
Education
Skills
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Grace Margaret Erickson

Grace Margaret Erickson

Vancouver,BC
Each small task of everyday life is part of the total harmony of the universe.
Saint Thérèse de Lisieux

Summary

Reliable employee Client-centered Healthcare Assistant position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Support Worker Practicum

Revera Crofton Manor
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Assisted disabled clients to support their independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.

Healthcare Assistant Practicum

Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Established clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Assisted with Residents' hygiene, physical comfort, feeding and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Supervised Residents on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
  • Lifted Residents using mechanical lift equipment by following moving and handling policy.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Adhered to feeding patients special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent residents and promotion of continence care.
  • Followed and implemented ADL and care plans and logged into POC- Point of Care for shift completed.
  • Competent in learning new skills and applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Personal Caregiver

Private Client
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized Client-centered care environment.
  • Transported client to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Assisted client with self-administered medications.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client's nutritional needs.
  • Assisted Client with Alzheimer's with their activities of Daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and to support their independence and well-being.
  • Provide assistance with Ostomy bag, toileting, dressing, feeding, bathing, grooming, and feeding in daily living activities client.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Senior Fitness Trainer

Private Client
01.2022 - 11.2022
  • Explained the use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities. Instructed Clients about the correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Trained clients during strength training, cardiovascular exercise and stretching.
  • Educate one on one Clients on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.

Lead Spa Attendant and Receptionist

Rosewood Hotel Georgia- Sense Spa
05.2018 - 10.2022
  • Managed front desk by answering 20-50 phone calls per day, scheduling appointments and greeting guests.
  • Recommended and sold spa packages and memberships based on clients' preferences and needs.
  • Supported fitness center activities by cleaning machines, replenishing bottled water, replacing hand towels and refilling spa water.
  • Carried out regular walk-throughs of entire spa to verify cleanliness, working facilities and adequate stock levels of guest amenities and linens.
  • Assisted estheticians and massage therapists in setting up rooms and stations with supplies.

Service Deli Clerk

Woodward Nester's Market
11.2013 - 04.2018
  • Established consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
  • Performed high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.
  • Promoted new or high-value food items by creating attractive displays in cases and other customer-facing areas
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods

Education

Diploma - Health Care Assistant

Drake Medox College, Vancouver, BC
01.2023
  • Certified and completed professional development in Palliative Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Mental Health, Medical Administration, Falls Prevention, HCA Acute Care, Safety and Mobility, CPR/ First Aid, Food safe, WHIMIS
  • Certified and completed in workshop for Building a Strong Foundation for Dementia Care from the Alzheimer's Society of BC

Certificate - Canadian Access For Dementia Learning Experiences

Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning, Kitchener, ON
01.2023

License Certificate - First Aid And CPR/ AED Level C

ProSafe Training School, Surrey, BC
10.2022

Certificate - Foodsafe Certification

SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety , Vancouver, BC, Canada
09.2022

License Certificate - Senior Fitness Instructor

American Sports Fitness Association
01.2022

Certificate - Introductory To Massage Therapy

Vancouver School of Healing Arts, Vancouver, BC
08.2019

Some College (No Degree) - BSN

Lorma College- School of Nursing, La Union Philippines

Skills

  • Extensive experience as caregiver for geriatric clients
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Patient Condition Observation Documentation
  • Supportive Personal Care
  • Flexible, competent and adaptable to constant shift priorities
  • Quality Patient Care & Detail-oriented
  • Demonstrated ability to work well on team, or independently without Supervision with Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Exceptional Care Monitoring
  • Strong interpersonal skills and Social Perceptiveness

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Home Support Worker Practicum - Revera Crofton Manor
01.2023 - 01.2023
Healthcare Assistant Practicum - Broadway Pentecostal Lodge
11.2022 - 01.2023
Personal Caregiver - Private Client
09.2022 - 11.2022
Senior Fitness Trainer - Private Client
01.2022 - 11.2022
Lead Spa Attendant and Receptionist - Rosewood Hotel Georgia- Sense Spa
05.2018 - 10.2022
Service Deli Clerk - Woodward Nester's Market
11.2013 - 04.2018
Drake Medox College - Diploma, Health Care Assistant
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning - Certificate, Canadian Access For Dementia Learning Experiences
ProSafe Training School - License Certificate, First Aid And CPR/ AED Level C
SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety - Certificate, Foodsafe Certification
American Sports Fitness Association - License Certificate, Senior Fitness Instructor
Vancouver School of Healing Arts - Certificate, Introductory To Massage Therapy
Lorma College- School of Nursing - Some College (No Degree), BSN
Grace Margaret Erickson