Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Bayshore Health Care
08.2024 - Current
Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming.
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.
Health Care Aide
Blessing Home Care
05.2024 - Current
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
Home Health Care Aide
Right At Home
07.2023 - 04.2024
Maintained a clean, safe home environment for patients through regular housekeeping tasks and adhering to hygiene protocols.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, helping them navigate complex healthcare systems with ease.
UCP (Unregulated Care Provider)
Fairfield Manor Retirement Residence
04.2023 - 06.2023
Worked as UCP (Unregulated Care Provided)
Assessing resident’s condition, the environment and any associated risks involved with the activity or procedure
Administer patient’s medications, narcotics and insulins
Communicate with pharmacy for patients updated prescription
Maintaining patient’s records in MARs., monthly reports
Experience dealing with Paramedics incase of emergency
Hazelden Gardens Retirement Residence
07.2021 - 08.2022
Experience in using mechanical lifts in which patient is assisted with transfers and movement who requires support for mobility beyond the manual support provided by caregiver alone
(eg- sit- stand lift, ceiling lift, floor lifts)
Maintaining accurate records and reports
Provide emotional and behavioural support to the patients
Revera Stittsville Villa Retirement Homes
11.2020 - 08.2022
Perform functions which provides personal care of residents with an acceptable standard of skill, with a sense of responsibility, and respect for privacy
Assists in escorting residents to specific programs and activities
Ensures resident satisfaction and continuous quality improvement initiatives are promoted
Assists in the nursing process by observing and reporting changes in the resident’s physical and emotional condition
Assisting Assisted care residents with mechanical lifts for transfers
Recording symptoms of patient’s medical history and current health
Assisting patience's with Dementia, Alzheimers, Palliative care and Parkinsons disease
Kfc
07.2019 - 01.2021
Collect cash, checks, and credit card payments from customers
Make change accurately and efficiently
Maintain cash control over register drawer and verify amounts are correct
Issue receipts to customers
Answer customer question as they arise
Coaching crew members though out the shift
Resolve problems, make sure everything goes smoothly during work shift, including stocking inventory until closings at night
Education
Diploma in Personal Support Worker -
Algonquin College
Diploma in Office Administration -
Algonquin College
Skills
Experience in working with seniors and/or chronic care residents in healthcare
Reliable team player
Valid Alberta driver's license
Quality Assurance Controls
Medical office administration
Helping with medication
Experience in working in specialized units including Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Palliative Care
Compassionate
Personal Qualifications
Diploma in Personal Support Worker, Algonquin College, ON, Canada
Diploma in Office Administration, Algonquin College, ON, Canada
Languages
English
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Bayshore Health Care
08.2024 - Current
Health Care Aide
Blessing Home Care
05.2024 - Current
Home Health Care Aide
Right At Home
07.2023 - 04.2024
UCP (Unregulated Care Provider)
Fairfield Manor Retirement Residence
04.2023 - 06.2023
Hazelden Gardens Retirement Residence
07.2021 - 08.2022
Revera Stittsville Villa Retirement Homes
11.2020 - 08.2022
Kfc
07.2019 - 01.2021
Diploma in Personal Support Worker -
Algonquin College
Diploma in Office Administration -
Algonquin College
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