Mattie Smith
Middleton,NS
Summary
Gentle Continuing Care Assistant with 5 years of experience supporting aged, disabled and ill patients in care facilities and at home. Proficient in assisting patients with general daily activities such as bathing, toileting and feeding. Kind and personable professional that is patient oriented.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing care assistant
Heart of the Valley Long Term Care
Middleton NS
06.2019 - Current
- Provide physical support to assist residents in daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, or walking
- Answer patient call bells to determine needs
- Measure and record patients food/fluid intake or urinary/fecal output, record weight
- Document and report observations of patients behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to the nurse.
Continuing care assistant
Careforce Home Care
Middleton NS
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Care for patients by changing bed linen, washing and putting away laundry, or assisting with personal care
- Plan, purchase, prepare or serve meals to patients that fit their diet
- Maintain records of patient care, report problems and changes
- Entertain, converse and listen to residents' needs.
Education
Certificate -
Annapolis Valley Community College
Middleton NS06.2019
Skills
Ability to work independently and in a group
Active Listening
Time management
Able to learn new skills and multitask
Flexible
Direct Patient Care
Meal planning and preparation
Daily living activities
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Adaptable
Patient-focused care
Personal Information
Title: Continuing Care Assistant
Awards
- Palliative Care Front-Line Education - 2018
- Aging Well Together Falls Prevention Workshop - 2018
- Feeding With Sensitivity Workshop - 2018
- Dementia: Understanding the Journey - 2019
- Gentle Persuasive Approach - 2022
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
Janessa arabang - (902)825-3500 x 306 (nursing service manger)
Selena Gavel - (902)553-0202
(Continuing care assistant)
Timeline
Continuing care assistant
Heart of the Valley Long Term Care
06.2019 - Current
Continuing care assistant
Careforce Home Care
03.2018 - 06.2019
Certificate -
Annapolis Valley Community College