Kristle West
Beaumont,Alberta
Summary
To be able to work as a Health Care Aide and apply the knowledge, skills and experience learned from school and clinical practicum. To provide support and enhance the quality of life of the resident based on the person-centered care approach. I'm seeking opportunities for growth and development.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide Student - 80 Hours
Sherwood Care
Sherwood Park, AB
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Health Care Aide Student - 240 Hours
Tuoi Hac Golden Age Monitor
Edmonton, AB
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms, and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Used wheelchairs and equipment to assist with patient ambulation in the room, hallways, and bathroom.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing , and toileting patients.
Health Care Aide Student - 80 Hours
Sprucewood Place
Edmonton, AB
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Used wheelchairs and equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Provided total hygiene care to 5 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Academy For Learning College
Edmonton, AB05.2022
High School Diploma -
Glenlawn Collegiate
Winnipeg, MB06.1994
Skills
- Vital signs/blood sugar testing
- Person Centered Care Approach
- Mechanical Lift Transfer, Sit to Stand Lift
- Ensured residents safety
- Helping residents with activities of daily living
- Medication Administration
- Colostomy and Catheter Care
- Narrative Charting, Reporting
- Behavioral Mapping
- Bed Making, Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate and caring personality
- Knowledge on Health and Safety Practices
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Team Player and can work independently as needed
- Good communication skills
- Organized and stay focused in stressful situations
Certification
Standard First Aid (CPR)
WHIMIS
FOIP
Alberta Directory Competency Skills
Word, Power Point, Excel
Timeline
Health Care Aide Student - 80 Hours
Sherwood Care
04.2022 - 05.2022
Health Care Aide Student - 240 Hours
Tuoi Hac Golden Age Monitor
03.2022 - 04.2022
Health Care Aide Student - 80 Hours
Sprucewood Place
01.2022 - 01.2022
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Academy For Learning College
High School Diploma -
Glenlawn Collegiate