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Pawanpreet Kaur

Health Care Assistant
11920 97a Avenue Surrey,British Columbia

Summary

Dedicated Care Aide committed to providing exceptional resident/client and family-centered care within the framework of established organizational values. With a strong foundation in Health Care Assistant training, I collaborate closely with Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver personalized client care. Proficient in following established care plans, I deliver comprehensive personal care services, respond promptly to call bells/alarms, and meticulously observe clients' progress and behavioral changes. Skilled in utilizing mechanical aides for client transportation and lifting/transferring, I prioritize maintaining a clean and safe environment for both clients and staff. Committed to upholding the highest standards of care while performing assigned duties with diligence and compassion.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Broadway Pentecostal Lodge(Practicum)
02.2024 - Current
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives within the facility, contributing ideas for process enhancements that benefited both staff and patients alike.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
  • Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Collaborated with Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary team members to provide resident/client-centered care, adhering to established care plans and organizational values.
  • Delivered personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, meal assistance, oral hygiene, and other nursing care duties as required.
  • Promptly responded to call bells/alarms, addressing residents' needs with efficiency and empathy.
  • Monitored clients' progress, symptoms, and behavioral changes, accurately documenting observations for further assessment.
  • Utilized mechanical aides such as specialty beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers to safely transport clients, employing established lifting and safety techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff, consistently adhering to infection control protocols and organizational standards.
  • Operated Patient Care Information Systems and other related equipment proficiently to record and retrieve client information accurately.

Food service worker (Vancouver coastal health)

Dogwood Care Home
09.2023 - Current
  • Perform a variety of duties according to Food Safe protocols and quality and safety standards, including: portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, washing dishes and utensils, portioning desserts and assembling sandwiches and salads, preparing and portioning diet items in accordance with nutritional plans, and measuring and combining food and beverage ingredients by methods such as grinding, blending, slicing, dicing and/or puree
  • Check patient/resident meals/trays to ensure dietary accuracy
  • Strip wagons/trays, wash dishes and pots, clean food wagons, kitchen equipment, fridges and storage areas and wipe down tables and counter areas; you will also sweep and damp mop floors and remove garbage
  • Perform related clerical duties.

Qualifications

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Associate of Arts

Successful graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program from Drake Medox college
Eligible for registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing
Ability to deal with others effectively and respectfully.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to organize work.
Ability to operate related equipment (such as Patient Care Information Systems)

SUPERVISOR

A&W Restaurants
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Portioned and served meals in accordance with Food Safe protocols, maintaining quality and safety standards
  • Washed, peeled, and prepared vegetables, fruits, and other food items for meal assembly
  • Brewed tea and coffee, toasted bread, and assembled sandwiches and salads, ensuring timely delivery to customers
  • Employed various food preparation techniques, including grinding, blending, slicing, dicing, and pureeing ingredients
  • Conducted meal tray checks to ensure dietary accuracy and compliance
  • Handled related clerical tasks and occasionally operated cash registers, receiving payments and providing change for purchases.

Education

Food safe level 1 -

Safecheck
06.2022 -

BC Care Aide Number

Associate of Arts -

Alexander College
Burnaby, BC
09.2020 - 05.2022

Health Care Assistant

Drake Medox College
Surrey, BC
03.2024

References:
Christinemalapote@gmail.com, Virginia Carino

Skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and proficiently both verbally and in writing

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Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Broadway Pentecostal Lodge(Practicum)
02.2024 - Current

Food service worker (Vancouver coastal health)

Dogwood Care Home
09.2023 - Current

SUPERVISOR

A&W Restaurants
07.2022 - 02.2024

Food safe level 1 -

Safecheck
06.2022 -

Associate of Arts -

Alexander College
09.2020 - 05.2022

Qualifications

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BC Care Aide Number

Health Care Assistant

Drake Medox College

References:
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