Savannah Sherwood
EDMONTON,CANADA
Summary
Health Care Aide with 3 years of experience in delivering personalized care and maintaining a safe environment for clients. Proficient in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and Alzheimer's care, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols. Certified in first aid, demonstrating a detail-focused approach to caregiving while fostering emotional well-being and client independence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Just Like Family Home Care
Edmonton, AB
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Just Like Family Home Care (Canada)
- Assist clients with personal care, enhancing daily comfort and dignity.
- Maintain clean, safe environments through housekeeping and meal prep.
- Provide overnight care, ensuring client safety and peace of mind.
- Offer tailored disability support, addressing unique client needs.
- Foster emotional well-being through companionship and social interaction.
- Coordinate comprehensive client care plans, implementing person-centred support strategies while maintaining detailed documentation of daily activities and health observations.
- Monitor vital signs and medication schedules, ensuring precise adherence to healthcare protocols while maintaining clear communication with healthcare team members.
- Partner with families and healthcare professionals to develop and adjust care strategies, facilitating optimal client independence and well-being.
- Implement mobility assistance techniques and transfer protocols, enhancing clients' daily living activities while maintaining safety standards.
Home Care Aide
Post Natal and Home Care Services
Edmonton, AB
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Provide compassionate personal care to clients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
- Offer overnight and respite care, ensuring clients' safety and well-being throughout extended periods.
- Deliver specialized disability support, tailoring care to meet individual needs and challenges.
- Provide companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and social interaction.
- Certified in first aid, ensuring rapid response to emergencies.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and remaining on feet for extended hours to deliver hands-on, detail-oriented care.
HCA Student
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered compassionate client care while mastering healthcare fundamentals through hands-on training, demonstrating strong adaptability and patient-focused approach.
Education
GED - undefined
Avery highschool
Lloydminster, SKCollege Certificate - Health Care Aide
Norquest
Edmonton, AB01.2023
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Alzheimer's Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Senior Care
- Laundry
- Meal Preparation
- Cooking
- Cashiering
- Home Care
- Caregiving
- Dementia Care
- Hospital Experience
- Cleaning
- Hospice Care
- Cash Handling
- Infection Control
- Compassionate Care
- Client Advocacy
- Communication Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- High quality customer service
Languages
English (Native)
Certification
- WHMIS Certification - WHMIS (Apr 2021 - May 2024)
- Basic Life Support - BLS (Mar 2023 - Mar 2024)
- Healthcare Training - It's Your Move (Feb 2023 - Feb 2024)
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Just Like Family Home Care
10.2023 - Current
Home Care Aide
Post Natal and Home Care Services
04.2023 - 10.2023
HCA Student
NorQuest College
08.2021 - 01.2023
GED - undefined
Avery highschool
College Certificate - Health Care Aide
Norquest