Mawa Farley
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Aide worker with over six years of experience, skilled in medication administration, and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance residents' quality of life through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Recognized for developing personalized care plans and providing emotional support, ensuring a positive environment for all clients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
VON
Windsor, ON
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Helped with activities of daily living.
- Wound care and medication administration.
- Monitor residents, and report changes to the RN.
- Helped with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop personalized care plans.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry services for residents.
- Lifted, moved, and adjusted clients to help individuals ambulate for diverse needs.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Health Care Aide
Extendicare Tecumseh
Windsor, ON
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Wound care and medication administration.
- Monitored and documented residents' health status and changes in condition.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare teams and family members.
- Prepared meals according to the dietary needs of individuals served.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities such as reading, playing games, and socializing with others.
Education
Applied Health Science Certificate - Personal Support Worker
St.Clair College
Windsor, ON08-2021
Skills
- Time management and critical thinking
- Oxygen therapy and activity planning
- Patience and a compassionate caregiver
- Effective listening and problem-solving skills
- Care plan development
- Transporting residents and patient care
- Collaboration with the healthcare team
- Calm and level-headed under stress
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Medication administration and wound care
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient assessment and collecting vital signs
- Light housekeeping
- Feeding assistance expert
Certification
First Aid and CPR Level C Certification, Canadian Red Cross, AB, ON, 03/25/25
Timeline
Health Care Aide
VON
10.2022 - 08.2024
Health Care Aide
Extendicare Tecumseh
09.2020 - 08.2022
Applied Health Science Certificate - Personal Support Worker
St.Clair College