Karina Engelhardt
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Aide with Easter Seals Alberta, skilled in enhancing client independence through effective mobility support and emotional care. Proven ability to document patient needs and collaborate with healthcare teams, fostering trust and improving overall well-being. Adept at preparing nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions, ensuring quality care and engagement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
health care aide
Good Samaritan society
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2009 - 12.2025
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Collaborated with health care team to implement individual care plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Educated clients on health and wellness practices during interactions.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and concerns.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
Health Care Aide
Easter Seals Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to individuals in care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in client living environments.
- Documented clients' needs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and walking aids.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote social interaction.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care plans.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
Health Care Aide
Bayshore homehealth
Edmonton, Alberta
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients with diverse needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Collaborated with health care team to implement individual care plans.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to supervisors promptly.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and concerns.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
Education
Health Care Aide
Norquest College
Edmonton, None09-2009
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High
Edmonton, AB06-2007
Skills
- Assisting with daily living
- Mobility support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Basic medical care
- Patient care planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Problem response
- Recreational activity engagement
- Emotional support provision
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Trust building
- Time management
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- First CPR
- On directory of health care aides
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Easter Seals Alberta
05.2023 - 07.2025
Health Care Aide
Bayshore homehealth
09.2015 - 06.2017
health care aide
Good Samaritan society
10.2009 - 12.2025
Health Care Aide
Norquest College
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High
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