Sushila Devi
Halifax
Summary
Developed skills in healthcare environment with focus on patient care and support, seeking to transition into new field. Strong ability to manage patient needs and provide empathetic care, along with effective communication and problem-solving skills. Looking to leverage these transferable skills to make positive impact in new professional setting.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
Home Instead
04.2024 - Current
- Provide daily personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for residents with diverse needs, including elderly and individuals with disabilities
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Administer prescribed medications and ensure medication records are accurately maintained
- Offer emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of well-being and trust
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents by following infection control protocols
Home Care Assistant
The Busby Centre
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported dietary needs through meal preparation and assistance with feeding when necessary.
Education
Project management
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON08.2019
Process Quality Engineering
Conestoga College
Waterloo, ON04.2020
Skills
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Medication management and administration
- Patient mobility assistance (transfers, positioning)
- Vital signs monitoring (blood pressure, temperature, pulse)
- Communication with healthcare teams and families
- Emotional support and companionship
- Documentation and patient record management
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management and organizational abilities
- Compassionate caregiving
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Enrolled in Continuing Care Assistant In CBBC college
- Having class 5 driving license
- Valid clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening
Languages
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Home Instead
04.2024 - Current
Home Care Assistant
The Busby Centre
12.2023 - 03.2024
Process Quality Engineering
Conestoga College
Project management
Conestoga College
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