Gurvinder Kaur
CALGARY,AB
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Happy at Home Care
2026.01 - Current
- Providing help clients with their daily activities as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisting patients to move to wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Providing care to help them with to deal with dementia and critical illness
- Answering their phone call as needed.
- Follow all instructions provided by supervisor or nursing staff
- Checking all required information through care plan to provide all necessary care for making good daily living
- Cooking, Preparing meal followed by nurturing diet and any allergies. Helping for feeding if needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Administering medications as prescribed by doctor, tracked vital signs, and documented health status.
- Taking them outside for their appointments and grocery shopping
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for clients.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction.
Health Care Aide
Home instead
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Assisted seniors at their residence for personal care, bathing, grooming, toileting and daily activities
- Administered medications as prescribed, tracked vital signs, and documented health
- Helped to maintain their healthy diet, preparing meals, nutrition
- Provided emotional support, engaged in conversation, and facilitated social activities to enhance quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping, laundry, and ensured a safe, clean living environment.
- Helped to build a trusting relationship with clients and their families by maintaining confidentiality.
- Informed nurse if any changes of client behavior for any signs of distress or changes in health status.
- Operated ceiling lift to transfers to wheelchair or sitting area
Education
Hospital Unit Clerk - Nursing Education
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB 2020.09 - 2021.05
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Fast learner
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient lifting
- Healthcare ethics
- Trustworthy companion
- Preparing meals
Languages
- English - Fluent
- Hindi - Advanced
- Punjabi
Certification
- Health Care Aid Certification (Alberta Health Directory
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Medication Administration
- Class 5 Driving License
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Happy at Home Care
2026.01 - Current
Health Care Aide
Home instead
2025.09 - 2026.01
Hospital Unit Clerk - Nursing Education
Bow Valley College
2020.09 - 2021.05