Grecelda Tay-od
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, excelling in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through attentive care and effective communication. Proven ability to adapt care strategies, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients with diverse needs. Reliable team player committed to quality patient-focused care.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2025 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
01.2021 - Current
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Supported operations with filing, copying and faxing.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Contributed to increased sales by offering expert advice on over-the-counter medications and products.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new pharmacy assistants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Trained new pharmacy staff on computer system and drug management protocols.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Improved operational efficiency by assisting with routine administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and report generation.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care, addressing inquiries regarding medications and dosages.
- Facilitated smooth workflow, organizing prescription orders for efficient processing.
- Improved patient safety with diligent verification of prescriptions for accuracy and interactions.
- Trained new pharmacy assistants, sharing best practices for medication dispensing and customer service.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing complex medication compounds, adhering to precise formulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Care Aid
Northern Lakes
Slave Lake, AB04-2018
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient care
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Alberta Health Services
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Health Care Aid
Northern Lakes
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