Malissa Russell
Edmonton,Nassau
Summary
A Professional caregiver who gives care to an assigned group of patients Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse with more than 5 years of experience. Dedicated and compassionate with a proven ability to provide patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
WestView Health Centre Homecare
04.2021 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Provided total hygiene care t patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.25
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assist with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in the logbook
- I transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assist in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- assist in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients with infections.
- Provide total hygiene care to 25 patients per shift by assisting with skin care, bathing, and toileting.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Health Care Aide
Easter Seals McQueen Residence
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Assist in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient's transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Developed rapport to create a safe and trusting environment for care.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Provided total hygiene care to 25 patients per shift by assisting with skin care, bathing, and toileting.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Cage Cashier
Bimini Resort and Casino
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Made sure the register at the start and end of each shift cash flow is accurate and correct
- Contributed to the achievement of financial targets through diligent cash handling and discrepancy resolution.
- Secured casino funds not in use after balancing the cash drawer.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, addressing customer concerns to ensure a positive experience.
- Streamlined transaction times for customers by maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency in cash handling.
- Increased efficiency in cash management processes, implementing streamlined counting and verification techniques.
- Streamlined cash handling procedures for improved efficiency and reduced errors.
- Handles huge amounts of cash and chips with minimum errors
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skill at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthen communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Scan Products and ensure accurate pricing
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Lifted to 20 pounds at once and to move heavier loads.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Nightingale Academy College
13525 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 11.2018
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Canadian Business College
Toronto, ON01.2017
Skills
- Skills to motivate and able to deal with different patients from different walks of life
- Communicate effectively in a professional manner
- Adapts easily to any professional changes
- Ability to work dependently
- Huge empathy for others
- Reliable team player who adapts easily
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient transferring safely
- Performed nursing functions like sponge bath range of motion and exercises under the direction of the registered nurse
Timeline
Health Care Aide
WestView Health Centre Homecare
04.2021 - Current
Health Care Aide
Easter Seals McQueen Residence
05.2019 - 12.2021
Health Care Aide
Nurse Next Door
03.2019 - 08.2019
Cage Cashier
Bimini Resort and Casino
01.2015 - 12.2017
Cashier
Shell Gas Station
06.2010 - 01.2012
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Nightingale Academy College
Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Canadian Business College
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