Paris Fink
Saskatoon,SK
Summary
Continuing Care Assistant focused on delivering compassionate emotional and physical support in both home and healthcare settings. Skilled in maintaining a safe and clean environment while respecting patient privacy. Demonstrates adaptability and strong communication abilities in diverse situations. strives to improve patient quality of life through customized care plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Placement Continuing Care Assistant
Central Haven Special Care Home
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Developed relationships with residents and patients through meaningful conversation.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients whenever possible.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
Lifeguard
YWCA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Reported any unsafe conditions or suspicious activity to management immediately.
- Educated patrons about safe swimming practices through public announcements.
- Provided assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels.
- Assisted with swim lessons for guests and members of the facility.
- Observed swimmers from elevated chairs while scanning the entire pool deck.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following accidents or other incidents.
- Performed regular cleaning and maintenance of pool equipment.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during shifts.
- Inspected rescue tubes and buoys regularly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, pool chemicals, and patron counts.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Coordinated and taught instructional classes in fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
Swim Instructor
YWCA
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by monitoring the pool deck area before and after lessons.
- Scheduled private lessons upon request from clients interested in more personalized instruction.
- Created weekly lesson plans tailored to the specific goals of each group or individual participant.
- Developed strategies for challenging behaviors exhibited by students during lessons.
- Monitored swimmers' progress throughout their time as a student in order to evaluate their abilities accurately.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
- Communicated regularly with parents or guardians regarding their child's progress in swimming lessons.
- Assisted in developing aquatic programs for recreational swim classes and competitive teams.
- Instructed participants on water safety rules and regulations.
- Updated records of attendance, skill levels achieved and other relevant information for each student.
- Encouraged swimmers to progress through drills while providing positive feedback on their performance.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Conducted regular safety checks of the facility including chemical levels in the pool water.
- Ensured that swimmers followed pool rules and regulations at all times.
- Provided first aid when necessary due to minor injuries sustained during lessons.
- Resolved conflicts between swimmers while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Education
Counting Care Assistant
Saskpolytechnic
Saskatoon, SK09-2025
High School Diploma -
Mount Royal Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK06-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive attitude
- PPE compliance
- Dependability and responsibility
Certification
- PART
January 2025 to present
- TLR
December 2024 to present
- Food Safety
october 2024 to october 2029
- WHMIS
october 2024 to october 2027
- OHS Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED
February 2023 to February 2026
- National Lifeguard Award
- bronze cross
- bronze medallion
Accomplishments
- Female MVP wrestling
Timeline
Student Placement Continuing Care Assistant
Central Haven Special Care Home
05.2025 - 05.2025
Lifeguard
YWCA
01.2021 - 05.2022
Swim Instructor
YWCA
01.2021 - 05.2022
Counting Care Assistant
Saskpolytechnic
High School Diploma -
Mount Royal Collegiate
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