RONITAH NAKKAZI
Edmonton,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Health Care Aide (HCA) with hands-on experience in long-term care, assisted living, and clinical placements. Skilled in personal care, safe transfers, feeding assistance, medication support, and infection prevention. Committed to enhancing residents' dignity, safety, and quality of life while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
St. Paul, Alberta
12.2025 - 12.2025
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, bathing in bathtubs, personal hygiene, and changing briefs
- Safely transferred residents between bed and chair using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques
- Provided mobility assistance and ambulation support using a transfer (gait) belt
- Supported residents after meals and throughout daily routines while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence
- Accurately documented care provided, resident responses, and any changes in condition in accordance with facility policies
Health Care Aide
Pleasant View Lodge
Mayerthorpe, Alberta
08.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted residents with showers, tub baths, and personal hygiene.
- Delivered meals, assisted residents at tables, and cleared dishes.
- Reminded residents to take medications, administered insulin, signed MAR, and monitored vital signs.
- Collaborated with healthcare and kitchen staff to support residents' daily needs.
- Restocked and organized medications, and documented medication needs for pharmacy orders.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure residents received accurate and timely medications.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs; reported any changes in residents' condition.
Health Care Aide
Manoir du Lac McLennan
McLennan, Alberta
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with feeding, showers, bathing, and personal hygiene.
- Performed laundry duties including washing, drying, and folding residents' clothes.
- Used mechanical lifts for safe transfers between bed, chair, and shower.
- Maintained residents' dignity and comfort while promoting independence.
- Accurately documented resident care and daily activities in compliance with facility protocols.
- Handled daily trash removal and maintained a sanitary environment.
- Observed and reported changes in mood, behaviour, or cognition to the nursing team.
- Provided compassionate, person-centered care to residents living with dementia.
- Used redirection and validation techniques to reduce agitation and confusion.
Health Care Aide
Canterbury foundation
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted residents with personal care, including showering and hygiene support
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations
- Guided and escorted residents to meals and activities, ensuring safety and supervision
- Assisted with medication administration by providing prescribed oral medications (pills) as directed
- Accurately documented vital signs, medication assistance, and care provided in accordance with facility policies
- Observed and reported any changes in residents’ condition to the healthcare team
Clinical Placement - Health Care Aide Student
Extendicare Eaux Claires
Edmonton, Alberta
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
- Operated mechanical lifts and sit-to-stand devices to safely transfer residents.
- Supported residents during mealtimes, ensuring hydration and nutrition were maintained.
- Reported observations and changes in residents' conditions to supervising nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation, mobility support, and emotional care.
- Provided personal care for residents including those with dementia.
Health Care Aide
St. Michael's
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with feeding, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, promoting well-being.
- Maintained infection prevention and control standards in client environments.
- Documented care and reported client concerns following facility guidelines.
- Assisted clients dementia and other cognitive impairment using redirection and reassurance.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Makami College
Edmonton, AB12.2024
Certificate - Comprehensive Nursing (Incomplete Studies)
Jinja School of Nursing And Midwifery
Uganda01-2022
High School Diploma -
St. Peter's Senior Secondary School Nsambya
Uganda12.2019
Skills
- Personal Care & Hygiene
- Feeding & Meal Preparation
- Transfer Assistance
- Medication Support
- Vitals Monitoring
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Communication & Teamwork
- Patience
- Compassion
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Health Care Aide Certification
References
Available upon request
Immunizations
Up to date
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
12.2025 - 12.2025
Health Care Aide
Pleasant View Lodge
08.2025 - 09.2025
Health Care Aide
Manoir du Lac McLennan
05.2025 - 08.2025
Health Care Aide
Canterbury foundation
05.2025 - 05.2025
Clinical Placement - Health Care Aide Student
Extendicare Eaux Claires
08.2024 - 12.2024
Health Care Aide
St. Michael's
05.2022 - 12.2023
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Makami College
Certificate - Comprehensive Nursing (Incomplete Studies)
Jinja School of Nursing And Midwifery
High School Diploma -
St. Peter's Senior Secondary School Nsambya