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Stembinkosi mandara
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Aide with Alberta Health Services, skilled in compassionate patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while ensuring safety protocols. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and holistic care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
2023 - Current
- Provided total hygiene care to 15 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining cleanliness and organization in patient areas.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs under supervision, providing accurate updates to staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns and provide emotional support.
- Followed hygiene protocols meticulously to prevent infection and promote health standards.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills related to patient care and safety practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for all patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
Health Care Assistant
Park Place Senior Living
2020 - 2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas to enhance comfort.
- Supported recreational activities, encouraging socialization among residents for improved well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed effectively.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all residents and staff members.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices among patients through education on nutrition, exercise, and medication management.
Education
No Degree -
Academy of Learning Career College
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Complex Problem-solving
- Transporting patients
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Valid Alberta driver's license
- Basic life support
- Condition monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Catheter change and preparation
- Infection control procedures
- Quick problem solver
- Range of motion exercises
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Basic life support (CPR)
Medication Administration
Non-violent crisis intervention
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Park Place Senior Living
2020 - 2023
No Degree -
Academy of Learning Career College
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