MARIA GONGORA
Vancouver
Summary
Compassionate, registered Health Care Assistant in British Columbia, seeking a position where I can use my skills and training to provide care and support to residents in their daily lives.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 300 hours of clinical, hands-on experience
Kinsmen Lodge
- Personal Care: Helped residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene.
- Transfers: Supported safe transfers using proper body mechanics and equipment
- Mealtime: Assisted with feeding and made sure residents were safe during meal times.
- Health Changes: Noticed and reported changes in health, mood, or behavior.
- Skin & Comfort: Applied creams, put on stockings, and followed care routines.
- Mental Health: Supported residents with mental health needs and kept them safe.
- Companionship: Talked with residents so they don’t feel alone.
Home support worker
Qualicare Home Care Tri-Cities
- 10.2024
- Personal Care Assistance: Support clients with daily activities and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Household Help: Assist with light cleaning around the home, preparing meals, and doing laundry to keep things tidy and organized.
- Companionship: Spend time with clients, talk to them, and keep them company to help them feel less lonely.
- Health Monitoring: Watch any changes in the client’s health and report it to the care team.
- Medication Reminders: Ensure clients adhere to their medication schedules by providing timely reminders.
Teacher
Instituto Tecnico Exsal
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that meet diverse students' needs.
- Established solid connections with students, parents, and colleagues by keeping in touch and promoting a positive learning environment.
- Identified struggling students early and gave them extra help with tutoring and modified lesson plans.
Education
Health Care Assistant -
Sprott Shaw College
08.2025
Bachelor - English Language: Teaching Option
Universidad de El Salvador
10.2021
Skills
- Dedicated Compassionate, and respectful
- Recognizes and follows safety protocols to protect patients
- Adapts to different healthcare settings easily
- Capable of managing multiple tasks effectively
- Clean background check
- Prioritizes patient needs and well-being in every interaction
- Quick learner with a positive attitude toward new challenges
Certification
- SPECO
- First Aid
- MASK FIT TESTING
- MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANCE COURSE
- VIOLENCE PREVENTION
- WHMIS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Teacher
Instituto Tecnico Exsal
05.2023 - 06.2024
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: 300 hours of clinical, hands-on experience
Kinsmen Lodge
Home support worker
Qualicare Home Care Tri-Cities
- 10.2024
Bachelor - English Language: Teaching Option
Universidad de El Salvador
Health Care Assistant -
Sprott Shaw College
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