Sukhpal Kaur Sukhpal Kaur
Hamilton,ON
Summary
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. 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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Spring Living
Park Avenue Manor, Burlington
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Pharmacist Assistant
Parm Mother Nature Clinic
Mohali , Punjab
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Answered customer phone calls to address questions and provide assistance with prescriptions.
- Received, processed and entered prescription orders into pharmacy databases.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict hygiene protocols for optimal patient care.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing accurate medication and dosage information to the pharmacist.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with supplies and medicines and ordered new items to avoid shortages.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
- Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
- Performed safety checks when dispensing medications to optimize patient safety.
- Increased efficiency by organizing medication stock regularly and implementing an effective inventory system.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Prepared bills for clients and submitted required paperwork to insurance companies.
- Provided excellent customer service during high volume periods, effectively managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education
Health Care Administration And Service Management - Health And Community Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bradford, ON04.2023
Bachelor Of Pharmacy - Medical Care
Maharaja Ranjit Singh University
Bathinda, Punjab03.2020
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Healthcare ethics
- Light Housekeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Documenting behaviors
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining privacy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Spring Living
05.2023 - Current
Pharmacist Assistant
Parm Mother Nature Clinic
04.2020 - 09.2022
Health Care Administration And Service Management - Health And Community Services
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Bachelor Of Pharmacy - Medical Care
Maharaja Ranjit Singh University