Parneet Kaur
Dartmouth
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Continuing Care Assistant with hands-on experience supporting patients and vulnerable individuals in healthcare and community care settings. Skilled in assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities while ensuring safety, dignity, and independence. Knowledgeable in infection control, food handling, and dementia care, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Dedicated to providing empathetic, patient-centered care that enhances quality of life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Attendant
Beacon House Shelter
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in providing compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Supported daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas and equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Responded promptly to patient call signals, addressing concerns with empathy and efficiency.
Cashier
New York Fries
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring a positive in-store experience.
- Managed high volumes of customers during peak hours, maintaining composure and delivering accurate and efficient service.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe environment, adhering to all health and safety standards.
- Demonstrated product knowledge and upselling techniques, increasing overall sales and customer satisfaction.
Personal Support Worker
Park Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted elderly and post-surgical patients with hygiene, feeding, and mobility.
- Supported safe transfers between bed, wheelchair, and examination areas.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported medical staff during procedures and maintained cleanliness.
- Offered compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Project Management
Loyalist College
01.2023
Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College
Halifax, NSSkills
- Personal care (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding)
- Patient transfers and mobility support (wheelchairs, lifts, walkers)
- Vital signs monitoring and reporting
- Assistance with meals and feeding support
- Infection prevention and control
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia care
- Emotional support and companionship
- Documentation and reporting
- Team collaboration with healthcare staff
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified – St. John Ambulance
- WHMIS & Infection Control Training
- Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Training
- Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Legislation
- Food Handler Certification – Nova Scotia Health
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Certificate – Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia
Timeline
Patient Attendant
Beacon House Shelter
01.2024 - Current
Cashier
New York Fries
05.2022 - 09.2023
Personal Support Worker
Park Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Global Project Management
Loyalist College
Continuing Care Assistant
Oxford International College