Luis Gutierrez
Victoria,BC
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with a proven track record at Salvation Army Long Term Care, delivering compassionate patient support and enhancing care quality. Skilled in safe patient transport and effective family communication, I excelled in promoting independence and reducing anxiety, ensuring optimal patient wellbeing through attentive, personalized care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Salvation Army Long Term Care
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
Health Care Aide
Amica Douglas
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science -
Cambria Collège
Victoria, BC04-2020
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Support
- Interpersonal Support Skills
- Patient care quality
- Feeding assistance
- Safe Patient Transport
- Mobility Aid Services
- Family communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Certificate Health Care HCA Assistant.
- Food safe.
- Serving right
- WHMIS Certified
Interests
- Playing Sports
- Volunteer Travel
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Animal Care
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Music
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Salvation Army Long Term Care
12.2021 - Current
Health Care Aide
Amica Douglas
08.2021 - 10.2021
Associate of Science -
Cambria Collège