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Gurbinder Bahniwal

Oliver,BC

Summary

Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining medical records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant - Casual

McKinney Place Residential Care Facility
08.2024 - Current
  • Monitored health conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Documented care provided in compliance with regulatory standards and facility guidelines.

Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Town of Osoyoos
06.2024 - Current
  • Enforced compliance with municipal bylaws, ensuring community standards and safety were upheld.
  • Investigated violations through thorough inspections and documentation of evidence.
  • Reduced violations in designated areas through diligent monitoring and enforcement of parking regulations.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into alleged bylaw infractions, gathering evidence and offering guidance on corrective actions.

Woodworker and Artist

Soul And Dust Woodworking And Art
01.2022 - Current
  • Custom wood art and small coffee tables
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Experimented with a variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.


Health Care Assistant - Practicum

Village By The Station
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Financial Advisor

First West Credit Union
09.2019 - 10.2023
  • Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
  • Managing and reaching targets as high as 2 million dollars.
  • Assisted clients with preparing financial plans, conducting investment research, and completing trades and transactions to assess and meet financial goals.
  • Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
  • Disciplined in a multitude of office administration tasks such as strict compliance and privacy adherence, Data entry/ detailed records keeping, and scheduling own calendar.



Farm Supervisor

SunValley Orchards
06.1999 - 09.2023
  • Enhanced safety protocols with regular staff training sessions on proper handling techniques and equipment usage.
  • Maintained accurate records of crop production and employee hours for payroll.
  • Increased farm efficiency by overseeing maintenance and repair of equipment and irrigation system, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Implemented pest control measures to minimize damage to crops and preserve overall farm productivity.
  • Organized seasonal workers during peak periods; managed recruitment processes including interviews, selection and orientation.

Financial Services Advisor

First West Credit Union
09.2015 - 08.2019
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Worked with clients to provide competitive commercial banking solutions and retail financing plans.
  • Responded to inquiries from clients and provided financial advice to drive fiscal growth.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each client's individual needs.

Education

Bylaw Enforcement Officer Program (BC) - Bylaw Enforcement

Burgess And Associates
Toronto, ON
08-2025

BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker - Health Care Assistant Program Certificate

Okanagan College
Penticton, BC
05-2025

BBA - Marketing And Management

Okanagan School of Business
06.2009

BBA - Marketing Management

University of British Columbia
06.2009

Skills

  • Patient hygiene management
  • Activities of daily living ADL support
  • Multilingual in English and Punjabi
  • Self-motivated
  • Analytical thinker
  • Time management

Certification

  • Health Care Assistant Certificate
  • 55WPS Typing Test
  • WHMIS level 1
  • Food Safe Level 1
  • CPR Level C - AER
  • Provincial Violence Prevention Program

Timeline

Health Care Assistant - Casual

McKinney Place Residential Care Facility
08.2024 - Current

Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Town of Osoyoos
06.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant - Practicum

Village By The Station
03.2024 - 05.2025

Woodworker and Artist

Soul And Dust Woodworking And Art
01.2022 - Current

Financial Advisor

First West Credit Union
09.2019 - 10.2023

Financial Services Advisor

First West Credit Union
09.2015 - 08.2019

Farm Supervisor

SunValley Orchards
06.1999 - 09.2023

BBA - Marketing And Management

Okanagan School of Business

BBA - Marketing Management

University of British Columbia

Bylaw Enforcement Officer Program (BC) - Bylaw Enforcement

Burgess And Associates

BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker - Health Care Assistant Program Certificate

Okanagan College

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