Myla Mehlmann
Sooke,BC
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with extensive experience. Skilled in medication administration and providing patient-centered care. Proven ability to enhance patient safety and wellbeing through effective communication and empathetic support. Recognized for building trust and rapport with diverse communities, contributing to improved health outcomes. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Ayre Manor
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
Community Health Worker
Island Health
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided support to vulnerable demographics.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in community health work, ensuring delivery of quality services to clients.
- Provided ongoing support for clients managing chronic conditions, contributing to better self-management and reduced complications.
- Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
Community Health Worker
Island Health, Supportive Housing
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced living conditions for shelter occupants through diligent cleaning and maintenance of facility spaces.
- Self-motivated, strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Health Care Aide
Island Health, Assisted Living Facilities
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Administered medication, managed medication schedules, ensuring proper administration and adherence to doctor''s orders.
Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
08.2016 - 10.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
Nanny
Self-employeed
09.2017 - 01.2020
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Received deliveries of medication shipments, verifying contents against invoices while adhering to proper storage protocols.
- Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate prescription filling services.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
Education
Health Care Assistant
Cambria College
Victoria, BC11-2020
Health Care
Camosun College
Victoria, BC01-2016
High School Diploma -
Parkland Secondary
North Saanich, BC06.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Infection control
- Medication administration
- Companionship and emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Mobility assistance
Affiliations
- Care Aide Registry
- HEU
Certification
Standard First Aid and CPR Level C
WHIMIS
Safe Patient Handling
Violence Prevention
Foodsafe
Medication Administration
Naloxone Training
Medical Terminology
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Ayre Manor
07.2024 - Current
Community Health Worker
Island Health, Supportive Housing
09.2021 - 01.2022
Health Care Aide
Island Health, Assisted Living Facilities
01.2021 - 08.2021
Community Health Worker
Island Health
12.2020 - 09.2023
Nanny
Self-employeed
09.2017 - 01.2020
Support Worker
Bayshore Home Health
08.2016 - 10.2020
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
02.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Parkland Secondary
Health Care Assistant
Cambria College
Health Care
Camosun College
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