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Work History
Education
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Holly Hewko

7518- 115A Street Grande Prairie,AB

Summary

Sincere and Compassionate Health Care Aide offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with Personal Care and end of life care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services/ Home Care Float
07.2023 - Current
  • Bathing, Personal Care,
  • Mouth,Care
  • Nail Care
  • Toileting
  • Urinary Catheters and Drainage Systems
  • Ostomy Care
  • Compression Stockings
  • Medication Assist
  • Palliative Care
  • Braces , Wraps, Prosthetics

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

FootHills Country Hospice Society
04.2022 - 06.2023

Providing Care for End of life for terminally ill

  • Personal Care
  • Bathing
  • Toileting
  • Bathing
  • Urinary Catheters and Drainage Systems
  • Bowel Care
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services - Silver Willow Lodge DAL
10.2015 - 06.2023
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assist with feeding and special diets
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • End of Life Care
  • Compression Stockings
  • Bathing
  • Urinary Catheters and Drainage systems
  • Bowel Care Routine
  • Toileting Routines
  • Medication
  • Bed Making
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

Foothills Home Health
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Palliative Care
  • Medication Assist
  • Personal care
  • Mouth Care
  • Toileting
  • Improved patient care by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Certified Nursing Assistant

We Care Health Services
03.2014 - 09.2018
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Urinary Catheters and Drainage
  • Compression stockings
  • House Keeping
  • Medication Assist
  • Tube Feeds
  • Dressing Changes
  • Exercises
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Vital Signs
  • End life Care
  • Bowel Care
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services-South Health Campus
01.2013 - 10.2014
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health-Mel Miller Hospice
12.2010 - 12.2012
  • Bathing , Personal care, Mouth Care
  • Bowel care
  • Toileting
  • Urinary Catheters and Drainage systems
  • Assisted with wound Care
  • Ostomy Care
  • End of Life car
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services- Royal Alexander Hospital -Pulmonary Medicine
05.2011 - 11.2012
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health - Youville Home - Long Term Care
11.2010 - 05.2011
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Compression Stockings
  • Bowel Care
  • Toileting
  • Catheter care
  • Bed Making
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Government of Alberta Licensed Health Care Aide

Nightingale Academy of Health Services
St. Albert, AB
09.2010

High School Diploma -

E.W. Pratt High School
High Prairie, AB
06.1983

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Transporting patients
  • Observing responses
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Compassionate
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Reliable team player

Additional Information

Standard First Aide CPR by Red Cross

Supportive Pathways

N95 Fit Testing

Palliative Education for Healthcare Aides (8 hours)

BLS by Heart stroke

Whmis

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient-focused care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Tube feedings and medications familiarity
  • Measuring bodily fluids
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Transporting patients
  • Observing responses
  • Responding to emergencies

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services/ Home Care Float
07.2023 - Current

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

FootHills Country Hospice Society
04.2022 - 06.2023

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

Foothills Home Health
11.2019 - 06.2020

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services - Silver Willow Lodge DAL
10.2015 - 06.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

We Care Health Services
03.2014 - 09.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services-South Health Campus
01.2013 - 10.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alberta Health Services- Royal Alexander Hospital -Pulmonary Medicine
05.2011 - 11.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health-Mel Miller Hospice
12.2010 - 12.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Covenant Health - Youville Home - Long Term Care
11.2010 - 05.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Government of Alberta Licensed Health Care Aide

Nightingale Academy of Health Services

High School Diploma -

E.W. Pratt High School
Holly Hewko