Tanya Porter
Wainwright,AB
Summary
Proven Health Care Aide with a track record of enhancing patient wellbeing at Alberta Health Services. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate support, adept at improving patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated ability to train peers, manage emergencies, and uplift patient spirits, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
11.2022 - 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.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Taught new team members correct procedures for all areas of operations.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
Retail Worker
Sproutsnjabbers
04.2011 - 03.2020
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Northern Lakes College
Slave Lake, AB05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Supporting personal needs
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Light Housekeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Lifting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Dressing assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- End of life care
- Maintaining privacy
- Responding to emergencies
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
11.2022 - Current
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
03.2020 - 11.2022
Retail Worker
Sproutsnjabbers
04.2011 - 03.2020
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Northern Lakes College
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