Kristen Thomas
Moncton,NB
Summary
I am a passionate & dedicated Client Care Assistant with years of experience in the field of nursing. I have lots of experience in dementia care, medication administration, long term care & nursing. I have been a hard worker since the age of 14. I knew at a young age that the healthcare field was meant for me, which guided my decision to get into nursing. I fell in love with nursing when I took the Co-Op program in grade 12 (Highschool) and did volunteer work for 3 months on the med-surg unit at the Montcon Hospital (2016). Immediately I knew that there was no other profession for me, and I have been working as PCA/CCA ever since. I am motivated, dedicated, skilled, with years of knowledge & experience in healthcare and would love to continue this journey.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Care Assistant (CCA)
Shannex
09.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Mountain Hope Manor
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
RA (Resident Attendant)
The Briarlea
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Managed challenging behaviors among residents effectively, employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Practical Nurse - Nursing
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NBResident Attendant Certificate - Nursing
New Brunswick Community College
Moncton, NB08-2021
Skills
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- ADL assistance
- Multitasking and organization
Languages
English
French
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Mountain Hope Manor
08.2023 - 12.2023
Client Care Assistant (CCA)
Shannex
09.2021 - Current
RA (Resident Attendant)
The Briarlea
11.2019 - 12.2021
Practical Nurse - Nursing
New Brunswick Community College
Resident Attendant Certificate - Nursing
New Brunswick Community College