Sally Tasarra
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Experienced and compassionate home health aide dedicated to providing high-quality in-home care to elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in meeting the diverse needs of clients, adept at assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring their well-being. Possesses a strong understanding of emotional, physical, and social support strategies, committed to offering comprehensive personal support. Background in supporting elderly and ill individuals, strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients by promoting an understanding attitude and demonstrating a compassionate nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Care Worker
Bigheart Home Care Services
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, resulting in a higher quality of life.
- Managed medical emergencies effectively, applying CPR and first aid skills when necessary to ensure patient safety.
- Contributed to hospice patients'' comfort during end-of-life care through empathetic support and symptom management.
- Facilitated the recovery process for post-operative patients by administering wound care and monitoring vital signs.
- Provided essential support for clients with disabilities by assisting in adaptive equipment usage and performing transfers safely.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with family members and caregivers to provide a consistent and supportive care environment, enhancing client satisfaction.
Home Care Provider
Kim Spencer
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Improved patient well-being with regular monitoring of vital signs, medication administration, and personal care assistance.
Healthcare Support Worker
Hero Home Care Services
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Promoted adherence to facility policies and procedures by modeling professional behavior at all times, ensuring consistent standards across the workplace.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as directed by medical professionals, promoting patient health and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
- Demonstrated effective problem-solving abilities in addressing challenges encountered during routine care provision or emergency situations.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers, helping to ensure understanding of care plans and expectations.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by supporting colleagues in their duties and offering assistance when needed.
Health Care Aide
ACE Personnel Domestic Services Inc
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Work as HCW to private client for2years and7 months as a personal carer in her own home
- Assist mobility, personal care and activities of daily living
- Showering, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Giving medications, checking vital signs
- Cooking and meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry
- Companionships
Caregiver
Nurse Next Door
09.2010 - 03.2015
- Personal carer, complex care, palliative care, dementia/Alzheimer’s care
- Catheter care, Medication reminders
- Meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, run errands grocery shopping
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
College diploma - Health Care Aide Diploma
Drake Medox
Vancouver, BC04.2014
BSN - Nursing
University of Pangasinan
04.1977
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Palliative care
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia care
- Catheter Care
- Wound Care
- Behavioral support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Organizational growth
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
- Health Care Aide
- April2014 to Present
- Medication Administration, Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Slip, Trip and Falls, WHMIS
- BC Health Care Aide Registered current.
- Present
- Communicate verbal and written in English Can speak Arabic. Tagalog my language.
- Mental Health Certificate Program
Awards
Health Care Aide, April2015, Award given by my employer Nurse Next door recognized my dedication, loyalty and hard work on each client that I took good care of. Such an honour to get an award., Employee of the month ..Nurse next door, April2014
Additional Information
Food Safe, First Aide
Publications
- Health Care Aide
- Http://Newspaper.VancouverSun
- December2015
- Mr.J.J. passed away whom I took good care as a live-in Personal Caregiver for more than2 years. I’m humbled as I was specially mentioned by his family for the greatest services rendered, kindness and compassion to their Dad.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Professional Working
Employee of the Month Recognized by Nurse Manager Nurse Next Door Company
I worked as a caregiver in clients home for 5 years under this organization Nurse Next Door.
Uphold at all times clients dignity, independence,preference,and privacy.
Respect clients personal beliefs, physical, mental, emotional self- worth and autonomy.
Having an excellent communication skills. Will go above and beyond to ensure the well being of older adults under their watch.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, honesty, compassionate and supportive.
Able to empathized with the needs of the client even their families do.
Show passion and dedication to the job, be punctual and reliable at all times
Can make a delicious and healthy meal based on clients dietary preference.
Possess the right knowledge and skills to provide quality service and passionate about the job.
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Fundraising Events
- Community Cleanup
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Baking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Bread Making
Timeline
Home Health Care Worker
Bigheart Home Care Services
04.2021 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
Hero Home Care Services
06.2018 - 06.2019
Home Care Provider
Kim Spencer
03.2018 - 12.2020
Health Care Aide
ACE Personnel Domestic Services Inc
02.2016 - 11.2018
Caregiver
Nurse Next Door
09.2010 - 03.2015
BSN - Nursing
University of Pangasinan
College diploma - Health Care Aide Diploma
Drake Medox
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