Pamela Hein Gruber
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Empathetic Certified Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in assisted living facilities and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Compassionate and adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Offering a combined 9 + years of Health Care experience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Legacy Lodge
Lethbridge, AB
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Health Care Aide
St. Therese Villa, Covenant Health
Lethbridge, AB
12.2015 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed hourly/30-minute checks on residents throughout night.
- Changed, toileted and provided good perineal care for residents during night due to incontinence, while respecting and upholding resident dignity.
- Cared for residents with varying medical conditions, including use of oxygen and sleep apnea machines.
- Cared for residents in locked dementia cottages, 200 bed facility.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education
Health Care Aide
Age Care Columbia Assisted Living
Lethbridge, AB
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered resident calls during night for assistance with daily living activities.
- Cared for residents in 50+ bed assisted living facility.
Home Health Care Aide
CBI Greystokes Home Health Care
Lethbridge, AB
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Worked 12 days on 2 day off schedule.
- Took on extra clients when given by managers.
- Cared for 25+ regular clients in varying health conditions.
- Assisted clients in both home and facility settings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB06.2026
Exercise Science Certificate -
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB03.2020
Health Care Aide Certificate -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB05.2014
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrews High School
Coaldale, AB06.2006
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Supporting personal needs
- Patient-focused care
- Observing responses
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance expert
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate
- Compassionate caregiver
- Administration assistance of medications
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Legacy Lodge
04.2023 - Current
Health Care Aide
St. Therese Villa, Covenant Health
12.2015 - Current
Health Care Aide
Age Care Columbia Assisted Living
07.2014 - 03.2020
Home Health Care Aide
CBI Greystokes Home Health Care
12.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology And Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Exercise Science Certificate -
Lethbridge College
Health Care Aide Certificate -
NorQuest College
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrews High School