Kelly SchaferGranlien
Redcliff,AB
Summary
I am confident in my skills as a Health Care Aide that I would be the most suitable candidate for this position. I enjoy working with seniors and find something positive in most situations.
Experienced with providing compassionate care and assistance to patients. Utilizes strong communication skills to ensure patients' needs are met efficiently. Track record of working collaboratively with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Florence
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Health Care Aide
CBI HEALTH/We Care
07.2021 - Current
- Assist with Mouth care, hygiene
- Different types of transferring, Range of Motion exercises
- Assist with most medications
- Small meal assist
- Wound care, ostomy care and catheter care
- Document anything out of the ordinary including anything unusual physically, mentally, emotionally and report to supervisor
- Follow policy and procedures
Health Care Aide
Medicine Hat Community Care
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted with medication management, adhering to strict protocols for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, promoting client well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing hygiene standards across service delivery areas.
- Advocated for clients' needs, facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- 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.
Disability Support Worker
REDI Enterprises
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Took clients to appointments, social events
- Assist the clients with chores, choosing what to wear, what they wanted for meals, encouraging family involvement
- Assist with other activities in the community that they would like to do
- Communicate with guardians, doctors, pharmacists, supervisors and coworkers
- Follow policy and procedures
Disability community support worker
Independent Counseling Enterprise
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Took clients out to volunteer
- Work on their reading, math, comprehension, baking, going to outdoor events
- Take them on day trips
- Document the day
- Report to supervisor
- Follow policy and procedures
Health Care Aide
Lethbridge Family Services
09.2007 - 05.2010
- Assist with small meal prep
- Assist with bath/showers
- Assist with medication
- Once trained on a delegation completed those tasks such as wound care, leg braces, transfers/lifts
- Catheter care
- Compression stockings
- Oral and personal hygiene
- Follow the care plan
- Report to supervisor if anything changes with the client or situation
Education
No Degree - Healthcare Aide
Norquest
Calgary, AB05-2010
Skills
- Home Care
- Using programs on the cell phone for log ins and schedule
- Senior Care
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Foundations
- December 2007 to Present
- This certificate shows that I have taken a course to assist my clients with the knowledge I can assist to help them make their lives better.
Additional Information
- Health Care Aide certificate course in 2009 so I could work with seniors to provide them with the best outcome with their situations.
- References upon request
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Florence
06.2025 - Current
Health Care Aide
Medicine Hat Community Care
06.2023 - 12.2023
Health Care Aide
CBI HEALTH/We Care
07.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
REDI Enterprises
08.2018 - 05.2021
Disability community support worker
Independent Counseling Enterprise
05.2018 - 07.2018
Health Care Aide
Lethbridge Family Services
09.2007 - 05.2010
No Degree - Healthcare Aide
Norquest