Katelyn MacLeod

Work History

Transfer Care Specialist

4Seasons Transportation

Calgary, Alberta

09.2021 - 07.2022

Provide supervision and comfort to agitated children with disabilities
Documented children's mental status and behavioural patterns via online record forms.
Ensure safety for all students while aboard a bus
Assist with restraints (harness, seat belts, wheel chair clips)
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for child's well-being.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions

Babysitting / Nanny

Privately Hired

Various, Canada

01.2013 - Current

Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
Organized extracurricular schedules and provided safe transportation to different events.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Volunteer

Girl Guides of Canada

Various, Canada

2012 - Current

Support engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
Tracked participant requirements, and achievements via spreadsheets.
Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.

Health Care Aide

Rocky Ridge Retirement Community

Calgary, Alberta

05.2020 - 03.2021

Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on care to patients.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Employed mobility devices and specialized equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
Worked with supervisors to maintain status reports and update information for patient charts.

Health Care Aide

Carewest, Garrison Green, Bow Valley College Clinical

Calgary, Alberta

06.2019 - 07.2019

Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on care to patients.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Employed mobility devices and specialized equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Health Care Aide

Wing Kei Care Centre, Bow Valley College Practicum

Calgary, Alberta

07.2019 - 08.2019

Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on care to patients.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
Employed mobility devices and specialized equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.

Teachers assistant

Aberhart ALP Class

Calgary, Alberta

09.2017 - 01.2020

Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
Documented student progress and communicated with supervisors to keep informed.
Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.

Summary

Work History

Transfer Care Specialist

Babysitting / Nanny

Volunteer

Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide

Health Care Aide

Teachers assistant

Education

Emergency Medical Response - Public Health And Safety

Health Care Aide Certificate - Public Health And Safety

High School Diploma -

Psychology - Psychology

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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