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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Gurpinde Kaur

DARTMOUTH,Nova Scotia

Summary

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Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

QUEST A SOCIETY FOR ADULT SUPPORT AND REHABILATION

Rehabilitation Support Worker
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed rounds twice daily to discuss patient care plans, review diagnostic studies, communicate with patients and discuss medication lists.
  • Collaborated with care team to develop assessment and treatment plans.
  • Served as an advocate for residents'' rights while navigating complex healthcare systems on their behalf.
  • Performed initial and ongoing assessments of patients' medical, physical and psychosocial status.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.

Out of Cold Community Association

Shelter Worker
05.2024 - 02.2025

Job overview

  • Collaborated with local service providers to secure essential resources for the betterment of shelter inhabitants.
  • Enhanced living conditions for shelter occupants through diligent cleaning and maintenance of facility spaces.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients, ensuring they had access to medical appointments or employment opportunities outside of the shelter location.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and social service agencies, effectively advocating on their behalf and securing necessary resources.
  • Facilitated successful reintegration into society for numerous clients by assisting them in finding stable housing options after leaving the shelter environment.
  • Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.

GEM Health Care Services

Personal Support Worker
03.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for individual patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Aastha Kidney Hospital

Food and Nutrition Supervisor
03.2021 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Conducted employee training sessions for improved food safety practices and compliance with regulations.
  • Supervised daily food preparation activities, ensuring consistency in presentation and portion sizes across all dishes served.
  • Assisted on tray line and prepared trays according to prescribed diets and patron requests.
  • Managed food inventory efficiently, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures in the procurement process, resulting in reduced expenses without sacrificing quality.
  • Increased overall efficiency through effective scheduling and allocation of tasks among kitchen staff members.

Christian Medical College and Hospital

DIETICIAN
01.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Developed evidence-based nutrition plans, enhancing patient outcomes
  • Conducted nutritional assessments, tailoring diets to individual needs and medical conditions
  • Implemented new dietary protocols, leading to improved patient recovery rates
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimise nutritional care and support

Education

Cape Breton University

POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA from HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
01.2025

University Overview

Majors:

  • Health care Project management
  • Legal and ethical issues in health care
  • Health care analytics
  • Nutrition management
  • workplace communication
  • Human Resource Management
  • Statistics,
  • Health care Policy
  • Research project

( Ethical perspective of Community towards substance use by substance use group in Harm Reduction Centres of Nova Scotia)

Punjab Agricultural University

BACHELOR from NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
08.2021

University Overview

  • Nutrition Baker at experiential learning unit, Punjab agricultural university , Completed 2021
  • Dietary Supervisor, Christian Medical College and hospital , Completed 2021

Skills

    • Patient support coordination

    • Effective team leadership

    • Dispute resolution

    • Accurate data entry

    • Effective time management

    • Client support

    • Analytical problem solving

    • Effective communication

    • Team coordination

    • Effective organizational skills

    • Effective communication

    • Proficient in computer applications

    • Effective multitasking

    • Flexible problem-solving

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • First Aid/ CPR/AED
  • WHIMS regulations and GHS
  • Emergency social services
  • Medical Terminology and human body fundamentals
  • Medical billing and coding essentials

Personal Information

Certifications

11-2023

Timeline

Shelter Worker

Out of Cold Community Association
05.2024 - 02.2025

Rehabilitation Support Worker

QUEST A SOCIETY FOR ADULT SUPPORT AND REHABILATION
05.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

GEM Health Care Services
03.2023 - 12.2024

Food and Nutrition Supervisor

Aastha Kidney Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2022

DIETICIAN

Christian Medical College and Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2022

Cape Breton University

POST BACCALAUREATE DIPLOMA from HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT

Punjab Agricultural University

BACHELOR from NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Gurpinde Kaur