Karamjeet Dhillon
Abbotsford
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and time management, honed at Fraser Health. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and enhancing patient satisfaction through meticulous care and effective communication. Skilled in utilizing medical equipment and upholding hygiene standards, significantly reducing infection risks. Achieved notable improvements in patient safety and comfort, demonstrating a strong blend of empathy and technical proficiency.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Nand,Bhupendra@fraserheath.ca
11.2015 - Current
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort.
- Utilized blood pressure monitors to assess patient vitals during routine check-ups.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
- Reduced stress levels for patients and families by providing clear communication and timely updates on care plans.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Heath Care Assitant
Smitha Varghese
11.2015 - Current
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
Education
Health Care Assistant
Vancouver Career College
Abbotsford, BC02-2014
High School Diploma -
S.N.School of Nursing,Sri Ganganager
Rajsthan India06-2006
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Catheter care
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Preparing meals
- Mobility assistance
- Bedsore prevention
- Care monitoring
- Oral hygiene
- Patient observation
- Recording vital signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Emotional and social support
- Heavy lifting
- Infection control
- Emotional support
- Blood pressure measurement
- Vital signs monitoring
- Family communication
- Caregiver relations
- Administering medications
- Medication administration
- Emotional intelligence
- Direct patient care
- Client documentation
- Nutrition and diet
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Specimen collection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Health Care Assitant
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Nand,Bhupendra@fraserheath.ca
11.2015 - Current
Heath Care Assitant
Smitha Varghese
11.2015 - Current
Health Care Assitant
Health Care Assistant
Vancouver Career College
High School Diploma -
S.N.School of Nursing,Sri Ganganager
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