Sarah Saulnier
348 Hwy 340 ,NS
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
The Meadows
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
03.2022 - Current
- Attended team meetings regularly to discuss individual cases and plan care strategies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following appropriate protocols for each situation.
- Developed positive relationships with residents and patients through compassionate interactions.
- Observed changes in patient's condition or behavior and reported any concerns to supervisor or physician.
- Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support for residents and patients who were experiencing distress or anxiety related to illness or hospitalization.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as toileting, transferring from bed to wheelchair, eating and ambulation.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights promptly to attend to resident and patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals and snacks for patients according to their dietary needs.
- Provided guidance on safety measures within the facility environment.
- Participated in recreational activities with residents and patients that promoted physical activity and socialization.
- Encouraged independence among residents and patients while providing assistance when needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to patient care areas such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms.
- Assisted nursing staff with various tasks related to patient care including wound dressing changes.
- Provided personal care services to patients, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and temperature.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Cashier
Carleton Country Outfitters
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Education
Cca
Nscc
Digby, NS06-2012
Skills
- Professional boundaries
- Patient assessments
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Crisis intervention
- Heavy lifting
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Privacy and confidentiality
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate caregiving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
The Meadows
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
Carleton Country Outfitters
03.2020 - 11.2024
Cca
Nscc