Marie Seaweed
Sooke
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing home support services, ensuring clients' comfort and well-being. Proven ability to manage daily tasks efficiently and adapt to varying needs and circumstances. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal results, known for dependability and flexibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker
Island Health
09.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted with medication management and health monitoring, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and changes in condition for healthcare providers.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, establishing rapport and open communication.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, ensuring safe transfers and ambulation around the home.
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Healthcare Support Worker
Hart House
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Cleaned home, completed laundry and helped with daily routine housekeeping tasks.
- Observed regulations to protect client safety and promote wellness.
- Worked cooperatively with client families, co-workers and supervisors to support client.
- Treated clients with kindness, dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted during meal times- served meals, assisted with feeding and clean up.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Night Porter
Atria Senior Living
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Responded to emergency calls throughout 12 hour overnight shift, ensured residents safety was main priority.
- Called first responders as needed.
- Swept, mopped, dusted and sanitized common-area surfaces, fixtures and floors throughout facility.
- Cleaned and completed necessary repairs in vacated units, following checklists to achieve move-in-ready status.
- Recorded daily work performed and submitted reports detailing hours worked, tasks performed and supplies used.
Engage Life Coordinator
Atria Senior Living
10.2018 - 11.2020
- Focused on maximizing social engagement opportunities, helping residents maintain mental and emotional fitness.
- Helped reach patients with dementia by incorporating music-therapy and other strategies.
- Sourced entertainment, teachers and vendors to support robust activities calendar.
- Involved residents with limited mobility in program activities by coordinating transportation or one-on-one sessions.
- Ran successful activities program at facility with more than 100 residents.
Housekeeper and Server
Atria Senior Living
08.2012 - 10.2018
- Demonstrated initiative to complete housekeeping tasks with minimal supervision.
- Removed and disposed of trash appropriately.
- Reported equipment and product needs in advance.
- Kept assigned areas spotless through routine cleaning.
- Removed soiled sheets and towels to replace with fresh linens.
- Delivered food and beverages promptly to residents.
- Followed safety, sanitization and food handling guidelines.
- Communicated professionally with residents, colleagues and supervisors.
Education
Health Care Assistant Diploma - Health Care
Sprott Shaw Community College
Victoria, British Columbia04.2023
High School - undefined
Reynolds Secondary School
Victoria, British Columbia06.2007
Skills
- ADL support
- Ability to multitask
- Problem solving
- Care plan implementation
- Client support
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Community Health Worker
Island Health
09.2023 - Current
Night Porter
Atria Senior Living
11.2020 - 10.2021
Healthcare Support Worker
Hart House
10.2020 - 09.2023
Engage Life Coordinator
Atria Senior Living
10.2018 - 11.2020
Housekeeper and Server
Atria Senior Living
08.2012 - 10.2018
High School - undefined
Reynolds Secondary School
Health Care Assistant Diploma - Health Care
Sprott Shaw Community College