Riza Guiao
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Health Care Aide with extensive experience. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient assessments, I excel in fostering strong relationships with patients, enhancing their comfort and independence. Committed to delivering patient-focused care while effectively responding to emergencies and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Genuine Home Health
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
Health Care Aide
Age Care
02.2017 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
10.2020 - 02.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Implemented safety measures such as fall prevention strategies to ensure patient well-being at all times.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient''s wellbeing.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals related to health improvement or maintenance.
- Administered wound care according to physician instructions, preventing infection or complications.
- Improved patient health outcomes by closely monitoring vitals and reporting changes to medical professionals.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring proper administration and adherence to doctor''s orders.
- Increased mobility for patients through assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercises prescribed by therapists.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships for optimal care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
Health Care Aide
Robertson College
Calgary, AB01-2016
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Basic life support
- Collecting vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient lifting
- Geriatric care
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Genuine Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
10.2020 - 02.2024
Health Care Aide
Age Care
02.2017 - Current
Health Care Aide
Robertson College
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