Rhoda Machemedze
Edmonton,AB
Summary
A mature detail-oriented Health Care Aide with successful and excellent healthcare experience, personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Hard worker and always willing to learn and working as a team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Keeknow Senior Facility
03.2022 - Current
- Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to deliver services and equipment to customers on time
- Interact with customers in a professional manner
- Work occasional evenings and weekends
- Complete daily maintenance checks on delivery van and notify manager of any issues
- Drive in inclement weather, such as light snow
- Maintain electronic logs to track routes and deliveries.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, patients, and families.
- Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Health Care Aide
Residential Aids Placement Service
08.2012 - 01.2023
- Extensively experienced working with seniors and youth with disabilities
- Administered medication, took blood samples and took high blood pressure
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming and dressing, and other personal hygiene activities
- Feed clients and, when required, measure intake and output
- Assist with bed transfers, lifting, turning, walking and crutch walking
- Assist clients with therapeutic activities such as range of motion exercises, medication administration and reminders, simple wound care, respiratory equipment use or urinary care
- Implement therapeutic interventions for behavior management
- Administer suppositories and fleet enemas, empty ostomy bags
- Communicate with clients and observe and report on client condition.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Common Wealth
Norquest 12.2006
Skills
- Thrives in fast paced, high pressured environment
- Highly organized, analytical thinker with strong communication skills and time management
- Attention to detail, excellent planning and organizing skills
- Possesses the ability to work with initiative and independence
- Good interpersonal, skills, empathetic, and enthusiastic team player
- Aptitude and skill in computer use
- Team player with an unwavering commitment to the administration of quality care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Keeknow Senior Facility
03.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
Residential Aids Placement Service
08.2012 - 01.2023
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Common Wealth
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