Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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HARSHVIR KAUR

Burnaby,BC

Summary

Compassionate health care assistant with a strong focus on promoting resident independence and enhancing quality of life. Actively engages in personalized care plans and coordinates with healthcare professionals to monitor health outcomes. Recognizes and addresses individual needs to foster a nurturing and safe environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Server

Granville Gardens
Vancouver, BC
05.2026 - Current
  • Participates in and adheres to continuous quality improvement standards.
  • Serves meals in the dining room to residents and guests.
  • Ensures that the proper dietary restrictions are followed for residents. Helps to meet residents’ personal preferences.
  • Utilizes a point of sale system for guest and resident meals.
  • Portions desserts, appetizers, and meals for serving in the dining room as well as serves snacks.
  • Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation of food and assembly of salad/sandwich plates, as assigned.
  • Complies with infection control processes and protocols as directed, e.g. outbreak management.
  • Complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System/Globally Harmonized System. This includes recognizing health and safety hazards, reporting incidents, fulfilling responsibilities under the applicable legislation, as well as participating in in-services and fire drills.

Store Supervisor

Subway
Vancouver, B.C
04.2021 - Current
  • Staff Management: Supervising team members, including scheduling shifts, training new employees, and ensuring everyone follows company policies and standards.
  • Customer Service: Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing complaints, assisting with customer queries, and ensuring the service is quick and efficient.
  • Inventory Control: Managing inventory levels, placing orders for supplies, checking deliveries, and ensuring stock rotation to minimize waste.
  • Sales and Cash Handling: Overseeing cash registers, managing daily sales reports, handling cash discrepancies, and ensuring secure cash handling procedures are followed.
  • Training and Development: Providing ongoing training to staff on Subway protocols, new menu items, promotions, and customer service techniques.

Home support worker

Private Household
Mission, BC
03.2025 - 12.2025

Helping clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting
Mobility support: assisting with walking, transferring from bed to chair, etc.
Feeding assistance and monitoring dietary needs
Reminding clients to take medications
Assisting with medications if delegated by a nurse (as per agency or provincial scope)
Monitoring for side effects or changes in condition
Provide daily care and support, enhancing household efficiency and well-being.
Develop personalized care plans to improve client satisfaction.
Implement safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all residents.
Coordinate with healthcare professionals to optimize client health outcomes.
Provided compassionate care and support to individuals, fostering a nurturing environment that improved overall well-being.
Working closely with nurses, supervisors, and other staff to provide quality care.

Health Care Assistant/Aide

The Elim Village
Surrey
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Providing care and support to residents while promoting their independence by assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
  • Helping with continence care, including changing incontinence products if needed.
  • Reporting any medication-related concerns to nurses or supervisors.
  • Monitoring dietary restrictions and ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
  • Observing residents for any changes in physical or mental health and reporting concerns.
  • Engaging residents in conversations and social activities.
  • Encouraging participation in recreational programs and outings.
  • Helping with light housekeeping tasks such as making beds, tidying rooms, and doing laundry.
  • Reporting incidents, changes in health, or concerns to supervisors or nurses.

Health Care Assistant/Aide

Guildford Senior Village
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, enhancing their comfort and independence.
  • Handled specialized equipment, mechanical lifts, wheelchairs, and walkers.
  • Communicate with cognitively impaired clients.
  • Communicate with the Health Care Team/Interdisciplinary team.
  • Conducted daily paperwork for thorough patient documentation and effective communication with health care team.
  • Implemented shift plan and coordinated care staff duties to ensure smooth operations.
  • Work closely and communicate regularly with family members and faculty departments such as recreation staff and housekeeping staff.
  • Complete shift duties on time.

Education

Health Care Assistant Diploma Program -

Drake Medox College
Vancouver, B.C
03-2025

Associate Degree of Arts -

Columbia College
Vancouver, B.C
12-2023

Skills

  • Food safety practices
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Digital communication
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Adaptability
  • Stress management
  • Organizational skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Initiative
  • Confidence
  • Critical thinking
  • Empathy

Certification

  • B.C Registered Health Care Aide Registration Number, 153959
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • Palliative Care Certificate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care certificate
  • Medication assistance certificate
  • HCA acute care certificate
  • Provincial Violence Prevention certificate
  • WHMIS
  • Food safe certificate
  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certificate
  • Negative TB Test
  • Class 7 BC Driver's License

Languages

  • English, Experienced
  • Punjabi, Expert
  • Hindi, Experienced

Timeline

Food Server

Granville Gardens
05.2026 - Current

Home support worker

Private Household
03.2025 - 12.2025

Health Care Assistant/Aide

The Elim Village
02.2025 - 03.2025

Health Care Assistant/Aide

Guildford Senior Village
01.2025 - 02.2025

Store Supervisor

Subway
04.2021 - Current

Health Care Assistant Diploma Program -

Drake Medox College

Associate Degree of Arts -

Columbia College
HARSHVIR KAUR