Karen Manishkumar Desai
2857 Isleville Street, Halifax,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and friendly CCA IT committed to assisting patients in ADL to improve patients health and living standards. Skilled in providing emphatic and compassionate care, and preparing healthy, nutritious meals as per care plan, and accurately recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCA IT
Placement at Northwood Inc. Center (Halifax)
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Enhanced residents comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Improved residents mobility by assisting with transfers, such as ceiling lifts.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped residents with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning of bedridden patients, preserving skin integrity.
CCA IT
Placement at St. Vincent Nursing Home
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in PointClickCare.
- Assist residents in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
CCA IT
Placement At Closing The Gap Healthcare
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for at-home clients by sweeping and mopping sanitization.
- Supplied physical assistance to clients by performing ADLs such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens and washing and ironing laundry.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records.
- Assisted clients in personalized meal prepping.
CCA IT
Placement At Northwood Inc. Manor (Halifax)
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life for residents.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens and washing and ironing laundry.
- Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help them adjust to disabilities.
CCA IT
Placement At Parkstone Enhanced Care
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Enhanced resident comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Transfer residents from bed to wheelchair using mechanical lifts.
- Promoted resident's safety through diligent monitoring and reporting any changes in condition or concerns.
- Facilitated mealtime assistance for patients requiring help with feeding.
- Assisted with resident assessments, accurately documenting vital signs and health observations.
Medical Internship
Swami Vivekanand Netra Mandir Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Monitoring and maintaining patient records by examination, treatment, and test results.
- Assisting doctors with day-to-day patient visit in the hospital and documenting patient complaints.
- Assisted administrative staff in hospital sanitization.
- Aiding administration in scheduling patient appointments.
Lab Technician
Eurofins Calscience LLC
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained a safe and organized laboratory environment, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working conditions for optimal results.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in the lab.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Certificate Program -
Oxford International College
Halifax, NS08.2024
Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies - Biology, Psychology, and Sociology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12.2016
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility support
- Professional boundaries
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Safety Monitoring
Certification
- CPR & First-Aid "Level C"
- Dementia Care - Understanding the Journey
- OHS & WHMIS
- PACE
- Food Handler
- LEAP
Languages
English (fluent)
Hindi (fluent)
Gujarati (fluent)
References
- Avis Morehouse, CCA Program Director at Oxford International College Halifax, amorehouse@oxfordinternational.com, (902)-491-1526
- Katelyn Jakeman, CCA Instructor at Oxford International College Halifax, kjakeman@oxfordinternational.com, (902)-491-1526
- Maryjane Mackay, CCA Placement Mentor, maryjane.mackay03@outlook.com, (902)-943-9384
- Annette Dixon, CCA Mentor at St. Vincent Nursing House, (902)-817-8708
- Joan Robart, CCA Mentor at Northwood Manor, (902)-817-9484
- Ibrahim Abouskermi, CCA Mentor at Closing the Gap Healthcare, (902)-402-4915
Timeline
CCA IT
Placement at Northwood Inc. Center (Halifax)
08.2024 - 08.2024
CCA IT
Placement at St. Vincent Nursing Home
07.2024 - 07.2024
CCA IT
Placement At Closing The Gap Healthcare
06.2024 - 06.2024
CCA IT
Placement At Northwood Inc. Manor (Halifax)
06.2024 - 06.2024
CCA IT
Placement At Parkstone Enhanced Care
03.2024 - 03.2024
Medical Internship
Swami Vivekanand Netra Mandir Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Lab Technician
Eurofins Calscience LLC
11.2021 - 09.2022
Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Certificate Program -
Oxford International College
Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies - Biology, Psychology, and Sociology
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Science in Biological Science -
Florida Atlantic University
- CPR & First-Aid "Level C"
- Dementia Care - Understanding the Journey
- OHS & WHMIS
- PACE
- Food Handler
- LEAP
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