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Tanya Jensen

Armstrong,BC

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Aide/Support Worker

Downs Residence / Judy Activity Coordinator
Vernon, British Columbia
03.2024 - Current
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Possessed understanding and compassion for elderly and mentally challenged clients.
  • Observed and reported changes in clients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Played card games and assisted with puzzles and crafts, providing mental stimulation.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to work per patient requirements.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioural conditions and injuries.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
  • Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
  • Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.

Health Care Aide

Kim Kotshner
Vernon, British Columbia
10.2021 - Current
  • Possessed understanding and compassion for elderly and mentally challenged clients.
  • Motivated clients to perform physical exercise according to age and abilities.
  • Established good rapport with clients and family members by being cheerful and efficient.
  • Observed and reported changes in clients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Performed light cleaning duties and laundry management.
  • Created a safe environment, preventing falls and accidents.
  • Observed patients for physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral changes and injuries.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.

Caregiver, Special Needs

Trina Heerscop
Armstrong, British Columbia
09.2012 - 02.2017
  • Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
  • Monitored the health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintaining client environment cleanliness by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Consulted with the client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Education

Certificate As A HCA Registration Number 44167 -

ProCare Institute
Vernon, BC
10-2010

Skills

  • Patient Companionship
  • Incident Reporting
  • Compassionate client care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Timeline

Care Aide/Support Worker

Downs Residence / Judy Activity Coordinator
03.2024 - Current

Health Care Aide

Kim Kotshner
10.2021 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Trina Heerscop
09.2012 - 02.2017

Certificate As A HCA Registration Number 44167 -

ProCare Institute

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