Harman Jhajj
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Amica Retirement Home
Toronto, ON
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Educated family members about patient care needs at home after discharge from hospital.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
Patient Care Assistant
Staffy
Vaughan, ON
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Nursing Assistant
Mohandai Oswal Hospital
Ludhiana
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Administered medications or treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches as directed by nurse or physician.
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Health Care Administration
St Lawrence college Alpha campus
Toronto, ON05-2024
Diploma - General Nursing And Midwifery
Mata Mohan Dai Oswal College of Nursing
INDIA05-2021
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassionate Communication
- Compassionate Care
- Emotional Support
- Behavioral Management
- Patient Companionship
- Multitasking and Organization
- First Aid and Safety
- Supportive Companionship
- Strong Ethics
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Dependable and Responsible
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid
- Catheter Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Safety Precautions
- Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient Assessments
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid Ontario driver's license
- Personal car to commute
- Family support and assistance
- Activity Planning
- Vital signs monitoring
- Range of motion exercises
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Infection control procedures
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Amica Retirement Home
12.2022 - 09.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Staffy
04.2022 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant
Mohandai Oswal Hospital
09.2017 - 02.2021
Post-Degree Certificate - Health Care Administration
St Lawrence college Alpha campus
Diploma - General Nursing And Midwifery
Mata Mohan Dai Oswal College of Nursing
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