Melika Okhovatkar
Burnaby
Summary
I am a compassionate and dependable Health Care Assistant who is passionate about helping seniors and patients live with dignity and comfort. Through my training and practicum experiences, I learned how meaningful even the smallest acts of care can be. I am registered with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry and eager to contribute my skills to a care home or hospital in Victoria.
Thrives in supportive and compassionate settings, looking to transition into new field. Developed strong communication and empathy skills, along with ability to manage daily care routines effectively. Aims to bring these transferrable skills to new role, contributing to positive and caring environment.
Overview
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1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver – Health Care Assistant (Assisted Living)
Venvi Crofton Manor
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting self-confidence
- Provided companionship and light household support
- Reminded residents of medication and appointments
- Built positive relationships with clients and their families
Health Care Assistant (Practicum)
Madison Care Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported residents with daily routines, encouraging independence wherever possible
- Assisted with safe transfers and mobility using lifts and proper body mechanics
- Provided reassurance and emotional support to residents and families
- Observed and reported health or behavior changes to nursing staff
- Helped maintain a clean, calm, and safe environment
Education
Health Care Assistant Certificate -
Drake Medox College
Surrey, BC08.2025
Skills
- Gentle and respectful personal care: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support
- Taking and documenting vital signs; recognizing changes in condition
- Dementia care and palliative care support
- Patience, empathy, and ability to build trust with residents quickly
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of infection control and workplace safety practices
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Elderly care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Arabic
Limited Working
Certification
- BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (Registered)
- First Aid & CPR – Level C
- FoodSafe Level 1
Timeline
Caregiver – Health Care Assistant (Assisted Living)
Venvi Crofton Manor
08.2025 - 08.2025
Health Care Assistant (Practicum)
Madison Care Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
Health Care Assistant Certificate -
Drake Medox College
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