Navdeep Kaur

Mentor, Elim Village Retirement Community

• Gained valuable hands-on experience in just 8 days, significantly improving my understanding of compassionate, person-centered care.
• Worked collaboratively with experienced mentors and a supportive staff team, which greatly enhanced my cultural competence and communication skills.
• Built strong, meaningful connections with residents, learning how to promote independence while providing respectful and dignified support with daily living activities.
• Contributed to a positive, team-oriented environment by showing empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Practicum completed under Clinical Instructor Christine Malapote, RN
• Provided daily personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
• Assisted with safe resident transfers using sit-to-stand, Hoyer, and ceiling lifts
• Supported residents during meals and facilitated social interaction
• Learned from clinical instructors and mentors, including Christopher Cordova, Sunita, and Rick
• Built strong rapport with residents and gained confidence in providing culturally sensitive, respectful care