Mentoring professional with proven ability to establish and enhance mentoring initiatives. Known for facilitating impactful mentor-mentee connections and improving program efficiency. Committed to collaborative teamwork and adaptable to evolving needs, bringing strong organizational and interpersonal skills to role.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Aide Various Areas
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority/Northern Health
05.2010 - Current
Residential Care
Acute Care
Older Adult Psychiatry
Community Care
Assisted Living
Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and conducting regular safety checks.
Communicated effectively with diverse patient populations using active listening skills and cultural sensitivity, establishing trust and rapport quickly.
Documented patient progress accurately and consistently in electronic medical records, supporting continuity of care across providers.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans for patients, optimizing health outcomes.
Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, offering a listening ear and empathetic presence.
Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication of care plans and progress updates.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted nursing staff during medical procedures while maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Recognized for consistent punctuality and reliability, receiving positive feedback from supervisors and coworkers alike.
Supported the smooth operation of the facility by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry services and meal preparation as needed.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving, translating knowledge into improved quality of care for patients.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Developed strong relationships with patients by displaying empathy and genuine concern for their well-being, leading to increased satisfaction scores from both patients and families.
Facilitated social interactions among residents through group activities and outings, fostering a sense of community within the facility.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff, resulting in timely medical interventions.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Implemented creative strategies to engage residents in cognitive stimulation activities, contributing to improved mental health outcomes.
Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Administered medications according to prescribed schedules under nurse supervision, contributing to optimal treatment results.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enhancing their ability to assist with patient care at home.
Improved patient mobility by assisting with physical therapy exercises and ambulation support.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Volunteer
Less Fortunate Indigenous Communities
01.1994 - Current
Care Aide Various Areas
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
02.1994 - 05.2010
Porter
Orthopedic Surgery
Long Term Care
General Medicine
Code White Team
Code Blue Team
MSIP Coach
Education
WHMIS -
VCHA
05.2024
CPR-HCP, First Aid -
Red Cross
01.2023
Violence Prevention -
VCHA / NHA
North Vancouver, BC
11.2017
Gentle Persuasion -
VCHA
Sechelt, BC
04.2016
Acute Care -
VCC
Vancouver, BC
01.2012
Eden Alternative -
VCHA
Sechelt, BC
04.2011
MSIP Injury Prevention -
UBC
Vancouver, BC
05.2009
Conflict Resolution -
CUPE
Naramata, BC
06.2003
Super Host -
VCHA
Richmond, BC
03.1994
Residential Care Attendant - w/Care for the Mentally Fragile
VCC
02.1994
Skills
Administer bedside or personal care to ambulatory and nonambulatory persons, in acute care, rehabilitation and residential care settings while using a person based approach
Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, observing, monitoring and reporting changes in the client condition to the appropriate disciplines in a time sensitive manner
Perform healthcare related tasks, such as bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, assistance with intake and output, vital signs, ambulation
Work with a team to help clients, patients, and families achieve the most favourable person centred outcomes by using care plans that have been put in place
Utilize safe lifting techniques as lined out by Work Safe BC and the MSIP programs that have been established
Excellent communication skills verbal, non verbal and written
Cover Letter
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References
Bill Vanderwoerd, Senior Mine Surveyor, Mount Milligan, Centera Gold 1-604-865-0774
Rob Knowls, KTSL ltd, 1-250-801-2677
Charris Riepe, Friend, Parks Department, Sechelt District, 1-604-740-2284
Kathleen Srochenski, Co Worker, Laurier Manor, 1-250-960-0461
Andre Dalcourt, Father, Retired, Steel Fabrication Industry/Programing, 1-604-319-1694
Kaleb Wideko, Survey Team, Mount Milligan, Centera Gold, 1-403-505-7786
Marina McBride, Social Worker, DOC, marina.mcbride@vch.ca, 1-604-607-5976
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority/Northern Health
05.2010 - Current
Care Aide Various Areas
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
02.1994 - 05.2010
Volunteer
Less Fortunate Indigenous Communities
01.1994 - Current
Acute Care -
VCC
Eden Alternative -
VCHA
MSIP Injury Prevention -
UBC
Conflict Resolution -
CUPE
Super Host -
VCHA
Residential Care Attendant - w/Care for the Mentally Fragile
VCC
WHMIS -
VCHA
CPR-HCP, First Aid -
Red Cross
Violence Prevention -
VCHA / NHA
Gentle Persuasion -
VCHA
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