Michael Dan Earl Dela Cruz
13435 98 Avenue Surrey, BC,Canada
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 4 years of expertise providing Institutional and in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Préposé Aux Bénéficiaires/ Benificiary Attendant
CIUSS West Central Montreal -DBM/HenriBradet
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan
- Serves meals to clients and prepare meals following preplanned menus
- Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in client’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of clients; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor
- Assist patients who need help walking or standing
- Communicates patient needs to nurses as required
- Feeds patients, ensuring that special dietary needs are strictly adhered to
- Helps people use the medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition
- Lifts patients to move them and prevent pressure sores.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service quality and guest experience.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Caregiver- Home Support
Equinoxe LifeCare (Soins à Domicile, Senior Care)
07.2021 - Current
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan
- Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible
- Serves meals to clients and prepare meals following preplanned menus
- Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor
- Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in client’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of clients; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor
- Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to client who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the client and family; performs light housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client or family requests for assistance.
Caregiver- Home Support
Nurse Next Door
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan
- Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible
- Serves meals to clients and prepare meals following preplanned menus
- Encourages clients to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the resident’s right to free choice and records and reports changes in resident’s eating habits to the supervisor
- Maintains residents’ records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures; documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations; reports any changes in client’s physical condition and/or behavior, and visitors; observes and reports the health and emotional condition of clients; and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor
- Assists residents with medication as defined in medication procedure; assists or supervises residents who self-administer medication; follows physician orders and state laws to administer medications to client who cannot self-administer their medications; and exhibits understanding of and follows medication policies and procedures
- Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the client and family; performs light housekeeping; and follows cleaning schedules for laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas
- Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to client or family requests for assistance.
Nurse 1 (Ambulance Nurse)
City Government of Pasig – Pasig Emergency Unit
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment
- Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
- Used to accurately document services provided to reduce liability and improve patient care
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds
- Trained Students and Community in basic life support skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, wound care, patient history elicitation and splinting
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances
- Stayed in constant communication with patients to continuously maintain care and comfort during transportation
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome
- Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
- Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
Staff Nurse
St. Camillus Medical Center
11.2012 - 01.2019
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
- Demonstrated and instructed patients and family members on proper protocols for home maintenance and care after discharge
- Directed patient admission and discharge tasks while managing patients and coordinating care.
Education
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Institutional and Homecare Assistance
Shadd Health & Business Centre
Montreal, Quebec01.2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
Quezon City, Philippines04.2009
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Strong Ethics
- Basic Housekeeping
- Flexible schedule and availability
- First aid and safety
- Dementia Care
- CPR Certification
- PPE Usage
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- End of life care
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 08/2009, Professional Regulation Commission – Republic of the Philippines
- Diploma of Vocational Studies, Institutional and Homecare Assistance, 01/22/22, Shadd Health & Business Centre
- Care Assistance in a Private Senior’s Residence, 08/19/21, Shadd Health and Business Centre
- Basic Life Support, 05/19/21, Heart and Stroke Foundation – SHADD, HSF ID# 1825944, 05/2023
- PDSB (40Hours ET+), 09/28/21, Shadd Health and Business Centre, DELM0181
- Advance Food Safety, 09/2020, SafeCheck Food Safety Program – canadianfoodsafety.com
References
- Chester Bryan Gardose, Head Nurse, Henri Bradet Residential Centre, 6465 Chester Ave, Montreal, QC, 514-484-7878 (ext:62127), chester.gardose.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
- Marie-Claude Pelletier, Head Nurse, Henri Bradet Residential Centre, 6465 Chester Ave, Montreal, QC, 514-484-7878, Claude.Pelletier.MGC@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
- Edlyne Dorcine, Head Nurse, Donald Berman Maimonides Geriatric Centre, 5795 Av. Caldwell, Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 1W3, 514-483-2121, edlyne.dorcine.ccomtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Languages
English
Full Professional
Filipino/Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Video games
Playing Video Games
Timeline
Préposé Aux Bénéficiaires/ Benificiary Attendant
CIUSS West Central Montreal -DBM/HenriBradet
07.2022 - 09.2024
Caregiver- Home Support
Equinoxe LifeCare (Soins à Domicile, Senior Care)
07.2021 - Current
Caregiver- Home Support
Nurse Next Door
10.2020 - 02.2021
Nurse 1 (Ambulance Nurse)
City Government of Pasig – Pasig Emergency Unit
03.2019 - 07.2020
Staff Nurse
St. Camillus Medical Center
11.2012 - 01.2019
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Institutional and Homecare Assistance
Shadd Health & Business Centre
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College
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