Naznin Patel
Halifax,NS
Summary
- Friendly Continuing Care Assistant committed to assisting patients in activities of daily living to improve patients' health and living standards. Supportive and accommodating individual with 3 years of experience providing companionship and assistance to patients.
- Studying with a post baccalaureate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety seeking an internship position to kickstart a career in promoting workplace safety, implementing health and safety protocols, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
GEM Health Care Services
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
- Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Assisted with therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive function in dementia patients.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions provided.
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex Parkland
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Encouraged and provided moral support for patients to help adjust to disabilities and illnesses.
- Prepared and served food for patients and family members, following special prescribed minced and purie diets.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ami Laboratory
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and reducing turnaround times.
- Enhanced patient care through accurate and timely diagnostic testing for various medical conditions.
- Ensured quality control by performing routine maintenance on lab equipment and calibrating instruments as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to provide critical input on clinical decisions, based on test results.
- Reduced error rates in testing procedures through careful attention to detail and adherence to established protocols.
Education
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Parul University
Vadodara, Gujarat, India05.2021
Skills
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Investigation
- Manual handling
- Incident Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time management abilities
- Hazardous waste management
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving aptitude
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Food Safety Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMS)
- Occupational Health and Safety
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
GEM Health Care Services
06.2023 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Shannex Parkland
03.2023 - 05.2023
Medical Laboratory Technician
Ami Laboratory
07.2021 - 11.2022
Post-Baccaleurate Diploma - Occupational Health And Safety Management
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Parul University