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Overview
Work History
Education
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Rukia Abdallah Rukia Salimu

River Point,NW

Summary

To obtain a Health Care Aide position, where I can best utilize my education and experience to contribute to the holistic well being of residents. Bringing an ability to quickly establish rapport with clients, strong patient care skills in accordance with ICARE model of care Dear sir/Madam Thank you for taking the time to look at my resume and cover letter. I am a reliable, responsible, and safety oriented team player who puts resident’s needs first. I professionally practice ICARE principles to achieve resident’s comfort. I am compassionate and committed to Excellence by dedicating my hard work, which helps in meeting set targets by management towards giving timely care. I grasp new experiences fast and adaptable to new situations. My skills include providing quality care in ADLs for my clients/residents, with both practical knowledge and experience in providing care. I gained practical knowledge and experience during my clinical experience in different health conditions. I work well independently and as a part of a team. I am assertive and practice excellent communication skills, which promote my critical thinking and problem solving skills to properly work within the healthcare team. I feel I have a lot to contribute to any team I work with because I enjoy helping people, which generates success for clients care. Sincerely, Rukia Salimu.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PRIVATE HOME CARE
01.2019
  • Assisted clients in his/her home to provide care and comfort
  • Blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration
  • Assist clients with activities of daily living like bathing, hygiene feeding and ambulation
  • Assisted client in ambulation, transferring with mechanical lifts
  • Assisted clients with feeding, medication, and measuring intake and output
  • Measuring vital signs and collecting specimens
  • Demonstrated skills to work in a fast paced environment.

MAJESTY CARE
01.2021 - Current
  • Following instructions of the employer to provide client centered care
  • Assisting clients with medication
  • Catheter Care and preparations
  • Mobility assistance understanding
  • Grooming and bathing support
  • Facilitated games and activities to engage clients
  • Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
  • Maintained a clean orderly well-stocked environment
  • Documented records on daily tracking needs.

CBI Home Health
01.2015 - 01.2022
  • Following instructions of the supervisor to provide client centered care
  • Assisting clients with medication
  • Reporting and recording client’s conditions, care given according to policy and procedures of the facility
  • Housekeeping duties and meal preparations and serving.

Health Care Aide

Caregivers Home Health Care
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisting clients with dementia
  • Assisted clients with Range of Motion Exercise
  • Assisting clients with daily activities bathing, dressing, grooming, perineal care, feeding, changing brief, laundry
  • Housekeeping duties and preparation of meals
  • Reporting and recording client’s conditions, care given according to policy and procedures of the facility.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Employed mobility devices and Type equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Health Care Position

Manchester Rose
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all.
  • Dementia Care:
  • Helped residents with bathing,dressing,feeding,lifting and transfering.
  • Engaged patients with games,crafts,cooking,music,reading and other activities.
  • Ensure safety and well-being of patients.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Took recorded patients['temperature,pulse,and blood pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's,Dementia,Diabetes,Cancer and Alzheimer's.
  • Provide behavior/emotionalsupport and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Health Care Aide

NorQuest College, Edmonton, AB
08.2015

Certificate for Emergency First Aid CPR/AED (Level –C) - undefined

Skills

  • Summary of Skills & Strengths:
  • Communication Skills:
  • Able to communicate professionally with team
  • Members, clients and families
  • Daily Activity Assisting Skills: Assisting clients with dressing, denture care,
  • Hair care, nail care, perineal care, changing incontinent brief, compression
  • Stocking
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to complete work while meeting multiple demands
  • Of clients
  • Medication Administration Skills: Able to assist the client with oral, ophthalmic,
  • Nasal, rectal, topical and inhaler medications
  • Transfer Skills: Able to transfer clients using mechanical lift, transfer belt
  • Complex Care Skills: Able to assist clients with ostomy care, catheter care,
  • Urinary bag, oxygen saturation
  • Specimen Collection Skills: Able to collect urine, sputum, stool specimens from
  • Clients
  • Vital Signs Measurement Skills: Able to measure temperature, blood pressure,
  • Pulse rate, respiration and oxygen saturation
  • Reporting and Recording Skills: Able to report and record client’s conditions,
  • Care given according to policies and procedures of the facility
  • Safety Skills: Ability to maintain a safe working environment for clients and self
  • Written Communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • PPE Compliance
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Training and Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision-Making

Timeline

Health Care Position - Manchester Rose
01.2022 - 02.2022
- MAJESTY CARE
01.2021 - Current
- PRIVATE HOME CARE
01.2019
Health Care Aide - Caregivers Home Health Care
01.2018 - 01.2021
- CBI Home Health
01.2015 - 01.2022
NorQuest College - Graduate Certificate, Health Care Aide
- Certificate for Emergency First Aid CPR/AED (Level –C),

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