JOFFREY LEE C. CRUZ
Saskatoon,Sk
Summary
Extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly caregiving. Hard-working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the expectations of employer. Enthusiastic to get a caregiver position utilizing qualifications and caregiving skills to provide the client with the best of comfort and safety. Gentle Continuing Care Assistant with 13 years of experience supporting aged, disabled and ill patients in care facilities and at home. Proficient in assisting patients with general daily activities such as bathing, toileting and dispensing medications. Supportive and accommodating individual providing companionship and assistance to patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
Samaritan Place
06.2018 - Current
- Assist clients with bathing, grooming and dressing, and other personal hygiene activities
- Feed clients and, when required, measure intake and output
- Assist with bed transfers, lifting, turning, walking and crutch walking
- Ensure the safety of their clients, themselves and others
- Assist clients with therapeutic activities such as range of motion exercises, medication administration and reminders, simple wound care, respiratory equipment use or urinary care
- Implement therapeutic interventions for behaviour management
- Communicate with clients, and observe and report on client condition.
Continuing Care Assistant
Saskatchewan Health Region
03.2010 - Current
- Provide Home Care to elders, disabled persons, and others in the community with identified needs
- Provide Home Care including general housekeeping, personal hygiene and Meals-on Wheels
- Transport Home Care clients to appointments and activities
- Assist with exercises, physiotherapy and other medical plans
- Monitor blood pressure and other physical conditions, as required
- Follow medical instructions carefully and consistently
- Organize time and resources based on the individual needs of clients
- Manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations
- Prepared and served food for patients and family members, following special prescribed diets.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Instructed family members in caring for patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient.
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
SunnySide
11.2009 - 04.2011
- Continually observe, monitor, supervise, and care for the residents
- Assist residents in bathing, dressing, grooming, shaving, personal hygiene, and any other activities of daily living
- Assist residents with their medications
- Prepare and serve food during meal time
- Provide snacks and nourishment
- Change residents' bed linen and bathroom towels
- Clean the facility, including resident rooms and common areas, as necessary.
Education
Special Care Aide -
SASKATOON BUSINESS COLLEGE
Saskatoon, SK06.2011
First Aid Certificaticate -
Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, SK2011
Food Safety Certificate -
Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon, SK2011
CPR Training
Saskatoon Business College
Saskatoon2010
Skills
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Documenting Behaviors
- Medication Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Patient Safety Management
- Responding to Emergencies
- Bathing and Dressing
Timeline
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
Samaritan Place
06.2018 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Saskatchewan Health Region
03.2010 - Current
CONTINUING CARE ASSISTANT
SunnySide
11.2009 - 04.2011
Special Care Aide -
SASKATOON BUSINESS COLLEGE
First Aid Certificaticate -
Saskatoon Business College
Food Safety Certificate -
Saskatoon Business College
CPR Training
Saskatoon Business College
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