Hazel Mora-Cruz
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Dutiful Healthcare Assistant works under guidance of healthcare professionals in Assisted Living Facilities and community settings to aid with personal care and daily living activities and duties, observe and monitor patients and promote physical and nutritional health and well-being. Compassionate team player recognized for positive, upbeat attitude and proactive demeanor in solving problems. Flexible learner adapts easily to new challenges.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Interior Health Home Support Services
09.2017 - Current
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated feeding and ambulation to clients in the community.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Assisted clients with medication administration as a Delegated task.
- Monitored progress and documented clients health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted with minor housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in private residences, facilities and homes.
Resident Care Aide
The Hamlets At Westsyde
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in health records.
Education
Health Care Assistant Honours Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Academy of Learning College
Kamloops, BC05.2015
Home Support Worker Certificate
Academy of Learning College
Kamloops, BC12.2014
WHIMIS Certificate
Academy of Learning College
Kamloops, BC12.2014
HCH Medication Administration Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Academy of Learning College
Kamloops, BC03.2015
Caring For The Cognitively Challenged Certificate
Academy of Learning College , Kamloops
Kamloops, BC03.2015
Assisted Living Attendant Certificate
Academy of Learning College
Kamloops, BC01.2015
Food Safe Level 1
BC Centre For Disease Control
Kamloops, BC05.2019
Emergency First Aid/ CPR / AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
Kamloops, BC01.2015
Skills
- Hygiene Standards and Infection Control
- Supporting Daily Living Needs and Activities
- Personal Grooming Care and Bathing
- Household Tasks
- Patient Safety Management
- Monitoring ,Reporting and documenting
- Medication Administration Assistance
- Mechanic transfer and lifting
Immunization Record
Immunization Record Attached to Resume
Additional Information
Seeking for a permanent position at Kamloops Royal Island Hospital , in any Area where Care Aid or Nurse assistant is needed. I currently have a permanent position with Interior Health Kamloops home support, since 2017.
I am interested on changing work setting , port my seniority if possible, and I am ready for new challenges, learning and professional growth.
I appreciate the opportunity.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Interior Health Home Support Services
09.2017 - Current
Resident Care Aide
The Hamlets At Westsyde
06.2015 - 01.2017
Health Care Assistant Honours Diploma - Health Care Assistant
Academy of Learning College
Home Support Worker Certificate
Academy of Learning College
WHIMIS Certificate
Academy of Learning College
HCH Medication Administration Certificate - Health Care Assistant
Academy of Learning College
Caring For The Cognitively Challenged Certificate
Academy of Learning College , Kamloops
Assisted Living Attendant Certificate
Academy of Learning College
Food Safe Level 1
BC Centre For Disease Control
Emergency First Aid/ CPR / AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
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