Tamara Wilson
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Organized support worker and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Broad experience on focused client care, improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Atira Women's Resource
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Facilitating access to resources including providing information on shelters, mental health services or other relevant support system.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Carried out risk assessment to ensure clients safety at all times
Health Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance - HCA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Assisted with feeding and companionship.
Health Care Aide
Home Instead
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided assistance ADL
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Utilized effective communication strategies to build client relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC09.2023
Certificate - Positive Psychology
Coursera
01.2022
Skills
- Daily Living Support
- Documenting Incidents
- Patient focused care
- Effective communication and customer service
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Knowledge
Timeline
Support Worker
Atira Women's Resource
11.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Home Care Assistance - HCA
01.2021 - 10.2022
Health Care Aide
Home Instead
09.2019 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Capilano University
Certificate - Positive Psychology
Coursera
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