John Ignatius Van der Merwe
Terrace,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aid
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
10.2023 - 07.2024
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry #145420
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
kitchen staff
A&W
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Volunteer
Volunteer Work
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
Trinity Western University - general science
Trinity Western University
Langley, B.C.04.2021
High School Diploma -
Shawnigan Lake School
Shawnigan Lake, B.C.07.2019
Skills
- Compassionate
- Patient Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Preparing meals
- Patient Lifting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Light Housekeeping
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Advanced Food Safety Certification\
- CPR Level C with AED
Timeline
Health Care Aid
BIG (Brain Injury Group)
10.2023 - 07.2024
kitchen staff
A&W
01.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Volunteer Work
01.2017 - 07.2019
Trinity Western University - general science
Trinity Western University
High School Diploma -
Shawnigan Lake School
- Advanced Food Safety Certification\
- CPR Level C with AED
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