Harpuneet Sohi
Surrey,BC
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with hands-on practicum experience in assisted living settings. Experienced in supporting residents with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal assistance, and maintaining daily routines while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence. Strong understanding of infection control practices, observation and reporting, and person-centered care. Recognized for patience, empathy, and effective communication, with the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team to provide safe, respectful, and high-quality care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervision Aide
MB Sanford Elementary School
Surrey, BC
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in supervising student activities to ensure safety and adherence to guidelines.
- Monitored playground and classroom environments for compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with educators to support daily operations and enhance student engagement.
- Facilitated effective communication between students regarding behavioral expectations.
- Reduced instances of bullying by proactively addressing conflicts and promoting a respectful environment.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
Health Care Assistant Training
The Westbrooke
12000 190a St, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 0E4
11.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral care
- Provided meal assistance and feeding support while respecting dietary needs and resident preferences
- Offered companionship and emotional support, promoting residents’ dignity, comfort, and independence
- Observed and reported changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive condition to supervising staff
- Followed infection control and safety procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Assisted with bed-making, positioning for comfort, and personal hygiene routines
- Supported residents in maintaining daily routines and personal preferences
- Worked collaboratively with care staff and nurses to support resident care plans
- Maintained confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
Health Care Assistant Student
Western Community College
Surrey, BC
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Learned principles of person-centered care, dignity, privacy, and respect for individuals
- Studied infection control practices, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and prevention of cross-contamination
- Gained knowledge of personal care techniques such as bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, and dressing
- Learned safe body mechanics and transfer techniques to prevent injury to clients and staff
- Studied basic anatomy and physiology related to common health conditions
- Learned to observe, document, and report changes in clients’ physical or emotional condition
- Studied nutrition, hydration, and feeding assistance, including special diets and safe swallowing practices
- Learned communication skills for interacting with clients, families, and healthcare teams
- Studied mental health, dementia, and cognitive impairments, including supportive care strategies
- Learned ethical and legal responsibilities, including confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Gained knowledge of basic first aid and emergency response procedures
Health Care Assistant Training
Buchanan Lodge
409 Blair Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 4A4
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained patient hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BCNo Degree -
Invergarry Adult Education Centre
Surrey, BC01-2024
High School Diploma -
Frank Hurt Secondary School
Surrey, BC06-2023
Skills
- Motivation techniques
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- Empathy
- Attention to detail
- Calm under stress
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Certification
Pro Safe Training (212-12639 80 Ave, Surrey BC V3W3A6)
- First Aid and CPR /AED Level “C”
- Food Safe Level 1
Medication Management Certificate (Western Community College)
Health Care Assistant Diploma ( Western Community College)
Timeline
Health Care Assistant Training
The Westbrooke
11.2025 - 12.2025
Health Care Assistant Training
Buchanan Lodge
10.2025 - 11.2025
Health Care Assistant Student
Western Community College
04.2025 - 12.2025
Supervision Aide
MB Sanford Elementary School
12.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
No Degree -
Invergarry Adult Education Centre
High School Diploma -
Frank Hurt Secondary School