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Jennifer Toney-Young

Jennifer Toney-Young

Eskasoni ,NS

Summary

Experienced Continuing Care Assistant offering 20 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Experienced and knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20

Years of professional experienc

Work History

Continuity Care Assistant

Eskasoni Community Health Center
03.2003 - Current
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Continuing Care Assistant -

Nova Scotia Community College
Sydney, NS
02.2003

Skills

  • First Aid Certification
  • Review Cases
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Dietary Needs
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Meal Assistance
  • Daily Logs
  • Sanitizing Surfaces
  • Dietary Guidelines
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Care Monitoring
  • Health Care System
  • Patient Toileting
  • Status Updates
  • Administer Medication
  • Deliver Exceptional Care

Additional Information

Food safety 2002 , Updated: July 2023

Palliative Frontline Workers in Indigenous communities program January 2021

Culinary Arts NSCC September - November 2015

Languages

MIKMAQ
Native or Bilingual

Interests

I am interested in applying as a cook, I love cooking and have exceptional knowledge of traditional foods

Timeline

Continuity Care Assistant

Eskasoni Community Health Center
03.2003 - Current

Continuing Care Assistant -

Nova Scotia Community College
Jennifer Toney-Young