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Certification
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Maricris Lacsa

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience in delivering companionship and emotional support to residents. Proficient in documenting vital statistics and health metrics accurately. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships with patients and ensuring high-quality care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant

Stewart Robertson
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2017 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated engaging conversations and activities, including reading, arts, fitness, and social outings.
  • Assisted client with bathing, dressing, and eating to promote independence.
  • Facilitated patient transfers between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs utilizing body mechanics principles and equipment like gait belts and sit and stand lift.
  • Transported client for shopping, medical appointments, and errands.
  • Monitored client for changes in physical, emotional, and mental conditions.
  • Encouraged active participation in daily activities to enhance personal dignity.
  • Administered medications per care plans while monitoring vital signs.
  • Collected and documented client's blood pressure, pulse, and respirations to evaluate health status.
  • Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient concerns and care progress.

Care Assistant

Jill Daum
Vancouver, BC
06.2017 - 11.2019
  • Enhanced client outlook through compassionate care and engaging activities.
  • Assisted client with daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Monitored health status by collecting vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed for each client.
  • Built strong rapport with client and their families to foster trust.
  • Communicated with family members to address inquiries about care tasks.
  • Observed the client for signs of discomfort or distress, ensuring timely responses.
  • Secured entertainment sources for clients to enrich daily activities.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Assistant

Drake Medox College
Vancouver
06-2017

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient transfer techniques
  • Care plan implementation
  • Health documentation

Certification

  • First aid and food safe certificate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Assistant

Jill Daum
06.2017 - 11.2019

Care Assistant

Stewart Robertson
04.2017 - 11.2024

Some College (No Degree) - Health Care Assistant

Drake Medox College

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