Nazia Farnaaz Hussain
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with proven expertise at Suncrest Retirement Community in developing personalized care plans and administering medications. Skilled in patient observation and emotional support, fostering trust and enhancing patient experiences. Committed to health and safety compliance, ensuring a clean environment while effectively managing multiple tasks. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Suncrest Retirement Community
Surrey, British Columbia
12.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create personalized care plans for each patient.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Home Support Worker
Fraser Health
Surrey, British Columbia
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided emotional support through active listening, empathy and compassion.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the home environment for hazards like slippery floors or broken furniture.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment by following health and safety protocols during care.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare guidelines and client needs.
Machine Operator
NRI Distribution
Surrey, Canada
12.2012 - 02.2025
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines like reach truck, walkie and man-up with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company safety rules and regulations.
- Plan and prioritize tasks to ensure that machine downtime is minimised.
- Helping in various departments like receiving, scanning, shipping and picking when ever needed.
Health Care Assistant
Kinsmen Lodge
Surrey, Canada
01.2024 - 08.2024
- 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. Followed directions of licenced nurses to administer medications and treatment.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Worked as home support worker with Fraser health for 2 weeks for preceptorship.
Education
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Sprott Shaw
Surrey, BC01.2024
High School Diploma -
Kamil College
Fiji Islands01.1998
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Nutrition assistance
- Patient observation
- Care plan development
- Health and safety compliance
- Written communication
- Patient positioning
- Administering medications
- Bedsore prevention
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Detail orientation
- Emotional support
- Active listening
Certification
- Acute Care/Hospice and Palliative Care Certified
- WHMIS
- Speco
- First Aid
- CPR
- Food Safe
- Violence Prevention
- Medication Administration/Rai
References
- NRI Distribution, Jeremy, Manager, (778) 241-1185
- Kinsmen Lodge, Litty Paul, LPN, (604) 551-2731
- Fraser Health, Hagler Acosta, Health Care Aide, (604) 679-9570
Professional Highlights
- Team collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Attention to detail and strong communication skills
- Quick learner in new techniques, accepts challenges with a positive attitude
- Respectful/Non-judgemental
- Empathy, compassion, confident and understanding
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Suncrest Retirement Community
12.2024 - Current
Home Support Worker
Fraser Health
09.2024 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant
Kinsmen Lodge
01.2024 - 08.2024
Machine Operator
NRI Distribution
12.2012 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant Diploma -
Sprott Shaw
High School Diploma -
Kamil College