Hannah Mazzelli
Powell River
Summary
New, dedicated Health Care Aide with on going recent experience at Vancouver Coastal Health. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through skilled mobility assistance and emotional support. Adaptable and reliable team player, committed to maintaining safety and dignity in all aspects of care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide (Temporary Part-time)
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2025 - Current
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to multiple patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
Health Care Aide (HCAP Program)
Vancouver Coastal Health
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided total hygiene care to multiple patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Vancouver Island University
Powell River, BC03-2025
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Patient lifting
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining privacy
- Bedside manner
- Adaptable
- Valid BC driver's license
Timeline
Health Care Aide (Temporary Part-time)
Vancouver Coastal Health
04.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide (HCAP Program)
Vancouver Coastal Health
08.2024 - 03.2025
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Vancouver Island University
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