Helena Lapointe
Kelowna
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams for optimal outcomes, and adapting to evolving medical needs. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities. Proficient nursing team member with over 2 years of HCA experience in long-term care before transitioning to nursing. Compassionate and detail-oriented in addressing patient needs, dedicated to maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness for patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Experience at Brookhaven Long- Term Care
Interior Health Authority
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with care protocols.
- Monitored Glucose levels, and administered insulin injections to patients in compliance with insulin orders.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health status accurately.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Supported daily living activities for patients, fostering comfort and dignity during care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems.
Health Care Assistant
Vineyards Residence
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Helped patients use bathroom or commode and assisted patients with incontinence.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and protected patient rights.
- Provided compassionate care to patients with diverse needs and abilities.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independent living with personal care assistance.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Utilized basic decision-making skills to complete routine tasks.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients by talking about lives, interests and concerns.
Personal Care Giver
Home Care
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, dishes, or running errands.
- Transported client to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Cared for individual providing companionship, personal care, or helped in adjusting to new lifestyle.
- Assisted with personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
- Assisted with help moving in and out of bed, bath, chairs, wheelchair, automobile and with dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed oral medications, vitamins, eye drop medications, and ensured patient took their medicine at prescribed times.
Transit/ Coachliner Bus Driver
Roam Transit
06.2018 - 10.2021
- Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
- Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
- Report delays or accidents.
- Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
Bus Driver
Southland Transportation
11.2006 - 03.2019
- Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
- Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
- Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
- Report delays or accidents.
- Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
Education
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT -
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
06.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Cochrane High School
Cochrane, Alberta06.1998
Licenced Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Kelowna, BC11-2025
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective time management
- Strong verbal communication
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
- ADL assistance
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma
- Health Care Assistant Certification
- Standard First Aid Level C with CPR
- Food Safe
- WHIMIS
- Provincial Violence Prevention Certificate
- SPECO
- Driver License Class 2-Q,S endorsed
Timeline
Clinical Experience at Brookhaven Long- Term Care
Interior Health Authority
05.2025 - 06.2025
Health Care Assistant
Vineyards Residence
07.2022 - 02.2024
Personal Care Giver
Home Care
09.2021 - 11.2021
Transit/ Coachliner Bus Driver
Roam Transit
06.2018 - 10.2021
Bus Driver
Southland Transportation
11.2006 - 03.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Cochrane High School
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT -
OKANAGAN COLLEGE
Licenced Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Personal Information
Driving License: Class 2-Q,S endorsed
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