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Sarath Thankappan Santha

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aide

Bayshore Home Health
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Disability Support Worker

Entrust Disability Services
11.2018 - 06.2021
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Medication Administration
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Gandhi University
India
10.2008

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Medical Records Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Health Care Aide Certificate
  • BLS Certification


Timeline

Health Care Aide

Bayshore Home Health
06.2021 - 07.2023

Disability Support Worker

Entrust Disability Services
11.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Rajiv Gandhi University

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