Gurpreet Kaur
Scarborough,ON
Summary
Dedicated and professional with extensive experience in Long Term Care and specialization in Gerontology. Expertise in computer skills, including Point Click Care and Activity Pro documentation software. Adept at meeting the needs of residents and their families with excellent interpersonal and customer service abilities. Cheerful Activity Aide plans, organizes and directs activity programs that pique interest of nursing home residents and promote life enrichment. Creative, outgoing and motivational healthcare worker passionate about planning activities and events for seniors at long-term care facility. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to meet recreation program and service goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Activity Aide
Extendicare - Rouge Valley Scarborough
03.2023 - Current
- Implement and evaluate individual and group recreation programs based on assessed needs
- Monitor resident behavior and condition, reporting significant changes to registered staff
- Develop and revise recreation programs with input from nursing staff and family members
- Maintain accurate program and resident records
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through feedback and suggestions.
Activity Aide
Extendicare - Scarborough
10.2021 - Current
- Conduct individual and group programs tailored to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs
- Provide culturally sensitive programming for Tamil-speaking residents
- Decorate and organize events for seasonal and special occasions.
Resident Care Assistant
Extendicare - Guildwood
05.2020 - Current
- Assist with medical tasks, including taking vital signs and applying treatments
- Support resident admission, orientation, and discharge processes
- Provide 1:1 visits and encourage participation in social recreational activities
- Assist with nutritional needs and maintain skin integrity through proper care.
Nursing Professional
Sarswati Mission Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Delivered quality care to up to 20 patients daily, including monitoring and evaluating medical conditions
- Managed patient care through a rotational system and mentored newly licensed nurses
- Coordinated emergency admissions and supported physicians with vital signs and patient care.
Nursing Student
Christian Hospital School of Nursing
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Assisted with patient care tasks such as feeding, dressing, and medication reminders
- Conducted quality assurance and data analysis in medical environments
- Provided project support and assisted with medical supplies and equipment preparation.
Education
Social Service Worker - Gerontology -
St. Clair College Ace Acumen Academy
08.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Point Click Care, MDS-RAI, and Activity Pro
- Experienced in quality improvement, risk management, and staff education
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledgeable in government legislation, public policy, and accreditation standards related to long-term care
- Relationship Building
- Activities supervision
- Patience and Tolerance
References
Available Upon Requests
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Full Professional
Certification
CPR
Demantiablity
Timeline
Certified Activity Aide
Extendicare - Rouge Valley Scarborough
03.2023 - Current
Activity Aide
Extendicare - Scarborough
10.2021 - Current
Resident Care Assistant
Extendicare - Guildwood
05.2020 - Current
Nursing Professional
Sarswati Mission Hospital
02.2017 - 12.2019
Nursing Student
Christian Hospital School of Nursing
06.2013 - 01.2017
Social Service Worker - Gerontology -
St. Clair College Ace Acumen Academy
CPR
Demantiablity
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