Nicholas Almeida
Certified Health Care Aide
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Newly graduated Health Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday activities of daily living . Skilled in geriatric/hospital care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health Care Aide
Riverview Health Centre
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Informed nurses of any changes in patient status.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Health Care Aide
Health Sciences Centre
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Answering call bells promptly and assisting patients with requests
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Walmart
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Maintaining dairy/freezer department by myself
- Ordering merchandise and stock
- Working as A team to get big deliveries done
- Assisting customers with problems
- Daily cleaning routines
- Printing and applying prices
- Attending Daily meetings
- Meeting sanitation standards in the workplace
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
Grocery Clerk
Save-On-Foods
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Used pallet jacks and hand trucks to move merchandise to sales floor for stocking.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9 08.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Fort Richmond Collegiate
99 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3B3 09.2015 - 06.2018
Skills
Speak and Write in English
Computer Skills (Word, Docs, Excel)
Direct Patient Care
Mobility Assistance
CPR - Level C with AED
Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties Workshop
WRHA Routine Practices
WHMIS Certificate
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Transporting Patients
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Riverview Health Centre
01.2024 - 01.2024
Health Care Aide
Health Sciences Centre
12.2023 - 12.2023
Certificate - Health Care Aide
Red River College of Applied Arts, Science And Technology
08.2023 - 01.2024
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Walmart
11.2019 - 08.2023
Grocery Clerk
Save-On-Foods
04.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Fort Richmond Collegiate
09.2015 - 06.2018