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Tanya Sisco

Sanford

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with a strong work ethic and 13 years of experience providing essential care to patients. Currently in the final stages of the Practical Nursing Program, eager to apply extensive knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Proficient in assisting patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting. Also experienced in accurately taking and recording temperatures, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Proven experience and readiness in Practical Nursing, skilled in delivering exceptional patient care, performing medical procedures, and providing clinical support to ensure high standards and effective results. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adaptability allows for thriving in dynamic healthcare environments. Recognized for excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving abilities. Committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those under my care.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Continuing Care Assistant

Yarmouth Argyle Home Support Services
03.2021 - Current

Providing personal care and support to clients in their homes.

-Assisting with daily living activities

-Mobility support

-Medication reminders

-Household task (light housekeeping and meal preparation)

-Emotional support

Continuing Care Assistant

The Meadows
06.2012 - 03.2021
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage long-term patients
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake
  • Assisted residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals

Cashier

Bargain Giants
06.2006 - 04.2007
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items

Cashier

Yarmouth South Red and White
05.2005 - 09.2005
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change

Education

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Burridge Campus NSCC
Yarmouth, NS
06-2025

Continuing Care Assistant Diploma - Continuing Care

Burridge Campus NSCC
Shelburne, NS
05.2012

High School Diploma -

Drumlin Heights
06.2006

Skills

  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Valid driver's license
  • Bilingual in english/french
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Reliable transportation
  • Quick problem solver
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Preparing meals
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Health promotion
  • Catheter care
  • Physical assessment
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Disease prevention
  • Compassionate care
  • Pharmacology
  • Injection administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Direct patient care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Wound care
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Infection control
  • Anatomy
  • Critical thinking
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Dementia knowledge and care
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Specimen collection
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Patient observation
  • Wound dressing and suture removal
  • Procedure explanation
  • Care planning and modifications
  • Examination and test preparation
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • CPR certification

Languages

English
French

Timeline

Continuing Care Assistant

Yarmouth Argyle Home Support Services
03.2021 - Current

Continuing Care Assistant

The Meadows
06.2012 - 03.2021

Cashier

Bargain Giants
06.2006 - 04.2007

Cashier

Yarmouth South Red and White
05.2005 - 09.2005

High School Diploma -

Drumlin Heights

No Degree - Practical Nursing

Burridge Campus NSCC

Continuing Care Assistant Diploma - Continuing Care

Burridge Campus NSCC
Tanya Sisco