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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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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, AB
05-2010

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
Kelly SchaferGranlien