Nadine Kary
Raymond,AB
Summary
Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship and support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge
Raymond, AB
08.2018 - Current
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Health Care Aide
Agecare Columbia
Lethbridge, AB
10.2013 - 03.2019
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie, AB
08.2004 - 12.2012
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Education
Personal Care Attendant -
Training Inc
Lethbridge, AB06.2003
Skills
- Patient Care
- Bathing
- Dementia Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Cleaning
- Meal Preparation
- ADLs Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Good Samaritan Prairie Ridge
08.2018 - Current
Health Care Aide
Agecare Columbia
10.2013 - 03.2019
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
08.2004 - 12.2012
Personal Care Attendant -
Training Inc
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