Sara Tjader
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
-Pediatrics (Royal Inland Hospital)
-Paitents with Behavioral issues ( 1 South Royal Inland Hospital)
- Seniors
- Dementia Patients (Overlander)
- Acute Hospital Care Setting (Royal Inland)
- Long term Care Setting (Overlander)
- Emergency Department (Royal Inland Hospital)
Nurturing Recreational Therapy Worker proficient in designing, implementing and evaluating recreational programs and services. Plans and provides recreational services, assesses residents and develops recreational schedules and calendars. Calm and patient individual with excellent behavior management abilities. Proficient in Word. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Interior Health Authority
06.2013 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s specific needs.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Recreational Therapy Worker
Interior Health Authority
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Mentored new hires, providing comprehensive training that resulted in faster skill acquisition and higher job performance.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Understand the importance of enhancing the lives of clients through the implementation of engaging therapeutic recreation programs.
- Program and schedule planning of Therapeutic Programs.
- Full of new and fun idea's to promote healthy living, while focusing on the five domains of health and well-being.
- Event planning.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Maintained proper storage for raw materials and finished products to prevent spoilage and damage.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Cashier
Petro-Canada
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
NorKam Senior Secondary School
Kamloops, BC2013
Health Care Assistant
Thompson River University
06.2013
Certificate Activity Assistant (Therapeutic)
College of The Rockies (Online)
Cranbrook, BC03.2022
Certificate Medical And Clinical Administration
Alison
Online01.2024
Diploma in Human Resources
Alison (Online)
Kamloops 01.2024
Certificate Volunteer Engagement
Charity Village
Online12.2023
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Emotional Intelligence
- Client documentation
- CPR Certification
- Dependable and Responsible
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Event Planning
- Employee Orientation
References
Professional Reference:
Deb Frasca - Deb was my Manager while I worked at Royal Inland Hospital.
Phone: 250- 819-1230
Lauren Kerrison - Lauren was my previous manager at Overlander until May 2024.
Email: Lauren.Kerrison@interiorhealth.ca
Character:
Mike Mori - Mike is a wonderful family friend, who would be able to speak to my character.
Phone: 250-574-0714
Carmelo Bartella - Carmelo is also a wonderful family friend, who would be able to speak to my character.
Timeline
Recreational Therapy Worker
Interior Health Authority
03.2023 - 06.2024
Health Care Assistant
Interior Health Authority
06.2013 - Current
Cashier
Petro-Canada
03.2011 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
NorKam Senior Secondary School
Health Care Assistant
Thompson River University
Certificate Activity Assistant (Therapeutic)
College of The Rockies (Online)
Certificate Medical And Clinical Administration
Alison
Diploma in Human Resources
Alison (Online)
Certificate Volunteer Engagement
Charity Village
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