Ingrid Folkins
Ottawa,Ontario
Summary
Meticulous team worker, excellent at multiple tasks and working under pressure. Broad industry experience includes healthcare, tourism and chemical industry.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Private Caregiver
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Managed the household, ran errands, laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Caregiver
HomeInstead
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Varbergs Kommun
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout the care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vardaga AB
05.2003 - 01.2019
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
- Administrated medicine
Tour Guide
Scandorama
04.2008 - 01.2015
- Guided groups of up to 55 people on tours of Norway, France, Germany and Austria.
- Trained apprentice guides to educate on information to present to tourists and travelers.
- Researched and studied on topics that pertained to tour locations so that such information could be added to scripts.
- Collected and deposited payments from guests.
- Established lasting relationships with local partners, including restaurants, cafes, museums and concert halls to provide travelers with sites to further explore.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
Personal Assistant
Support Services Group
09.1998 - 05.2002
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
Family Manager
Self Employed
09.1987 - 09.1998
- On duty 24/7
- Ensuring the wellbeing of my four children
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vasa Sjukhus
01.1987 - 08.1987
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Chemical Process Operator
Berol Kemi AB
08.1976 - 12.1985
- Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products.
- Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
Assistant Matron
Lympne School
09.1974 - 04.1975
- Providing service to the Headmistress in caring for the student's wellbeing at the boarding school
- Ensuring clothes were clean and bed linen sent of to the cleaners
Home Caregiver
Möndals Kommun
06.1974 - 08.1974
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Halmstads Högskola
2005
Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax, NS1999
Vocational Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Annedalsseminariet
1986
Vocational Studies - Laboratory Technician
Sven Wingquists Gymnasium
1976
Skills
- Caregiving skills
- Fluent in English and Swedish
- Intermediate knowledge in French and German
- Problem solving skills
- Team worker
Timeline
Caregiver
Private Caregiver
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
HomeInstead
07.2019 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Varbergs Kommun
05.2017 - 01.2019
Tour Guide
Scandorama
04.2008 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vardaga AB
05.2003 - 01.2019
Personal Assistant
Support Services Group
09.1998 - 05.2002
Family Manager
Self Employed
09.1987 - 09.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vasa Sjukhus
01.1987 - 08.1987
Chemical Process Operator
Berol Kemi AB
08.1976 - 12.1985
Assistant Matron
Lympne School
09.1974 - 04.1975
Home Caregiver
Möndals Kommun
06.1974 - 08.1974
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Halmstads Högskola
Peace And Conflict Resolution Studies
Mount Saint Vincent University
Vocational Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
Annedalsseminariet
Vocational Studies - Laboratory Technician
Sven Wingquists Gymnasium
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