Sanju Sebastian
Halifax,NS
Summary
Friendly continuing care assistant committed to assisting patients in activities of daily living to improve patients' health and living standards. Expertise in planning and preparing healthy, nutritious meals, transporting patients to appointments and accurately recording vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rate. Supportive and accommodating individual with 4 years of experience providing companionship and assistance to patients.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Home Care
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
Home Support Worker
Closing The Gap Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwoodcare Inc
10.2020 - 09.2023
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens.
- Prepared and served food for patients and family members, following special prescribed diets.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Halifax
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Subharti University
Meerut, India06.2015
Diploma - Nursing
Gangotri School of Nursing
Bangalore, India 02.2008
Skills
- Company Guidelines
- Patient Transport
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Recreational Activities
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Intake Recording
- Nursing Assistance
- Safety Monitoring
- Healthcare ethics
- Mobility support
- Direct Patient Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Daily living activities
- Transportation
- Dementia Care
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Documenting behaviors
- Mobility Assistance
- Maintaining privacy
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Tamil
Full Professional
Malayalam
Full Professional
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Home Care
09.2023 - Current
Home Support Worker
Closing The Gap Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwoodcare Inc
10.2020 - 09.2023
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Halifax
07.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Subharti University
Diploma - Nursing
Gangotri School of Nursing
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