TARA CLARKE
MIDDLE SACKVILLE,NS
Summary
Ambitious and dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care in residential and home settings. Possessing strong observational skills and a keen ability to evaluate patients, committed to ensuring the highest level of care for every individual. Proven track record includes cultivating strong patient rapport and striving to provide quality care along with comprehensive patient education.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
CBI Home Health Group
10.2020 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined clients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques for chronic disease management, empowering them to take charge of their health.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients..
- Enhanced patient care by accurately documenting visits and patient responses.
Retirement Living Assistant
Northwood Care
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Assists with client's personal needs according to their daily service plan(s)
- Plans and organizes daily work assignments; prioritizes the specific needs of the clients
- Develops an awareness of the specific desires of each client
- Follows medication pass procedures according to the established practice guidelines
- Provides full dining room service for all meals including meal preparation, portioning, service, dining room set up, and clean up
- Completes daily housekeeping and laundry for clients
- Completes required documentation of work.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
- Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and improving their overall wellbeing.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, promoting a safe and supportive home environment for patients.
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Homecare
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Provided exceptional client-centered care to patients within their homes
- Assisted with activities of daily living and Personal Care
- Prepared nutritious meals according client requests
- Completed housekeeping duties within the client's home
- Consistently engaged in professional communication with family, clientele and coworkers.
Service Advisor/Manager
Schofields AutoPro
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Ordered parts and meticulously maintained inventory
- Performed customer service duties including reception, appointment scheduling, and service advising
- Diligently completed accounts payable and receivable duties
- Wrote service orders and descriptions of repairs and reviewed these with clients.
Office Administrator
Dept. Of Justice (Contract)
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Working within the Internal Investigations Unit, completed various administrative functions
- Reviewed files and appropriately catalogued highly sensitive and confidential information while assisting the investigator
- Sat in on and documented client interviews.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Reduced errors in file management by consistently double-checking and verifying data entry.
- Utilized advanced software programs for efficient data entry and processing, increasing overall efficiency.
Office Administrator
RCMP (Contract)
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Accurately and diligently completed office duties including data entry, answering phones, etc
- Assisted in transferring paper files to an online database
- Handled and entered confidential data into the computer system.
Supervisor/Hostess
Tim Hortons
01.1990 - 01.1998
Education
Continuing Care Assistant -
Nova Scotia Community College
Halifax, NS10.2006
Pro Shop Management Course -
NAPA AutoPro
Halifax, NS01.2005
Computer Support and Networking -
Compu College
Halifax, NS06.1998
High School Diploma -
Sackville High School
Sackville, NS06.1994
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, email and daily documentation
- Use active listening skills, continually paying close attention to detail, tone of voice and body language
- Hard-working, flexible, organized, reliable employee who enjoys both team and individual work
- Leadership skills that allow me to motivate guide and lead
- Utilize problem solving skills to resolve client and employee concerns always keeping in mind Company Policy and Procedures
- Compassionate Caregiving, Family Support
- Healthcare ethics
Certification
- Palliative Care
- CPR Level C
- Valuing Diversity
- Transfer Board
- Lift Transfers
- ROM training
- OH&S/ WHIMIS
- Infection Control
- Homecare Mental Health
- Medication Module
- Harassment in the Workplace
- Conflict in the Workplace
- Enhancing the Experience
- Documentation
- Body Mechanics
- Abuse Prevention
- Food Handling Safety
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
CBI Home Health Group
10.2020 - Current
Retirement Living Assistant
Northwood Care
01.2018 - 02.2021
Continuing Care Assistant
Northwood Homecare
01.2006 - 01.2018
Service Advisor/Manager
Schofields AutoPro
01.2003 - 01.2006
Office Administrator
Dept. Of Justice (Contract)
01.2001 - 01.2003
Office Administrator
RCMP (Contract)
01.1998 - 01.2001
Supervisor/Hostess
Tim Hortons
01.1990 - 01.1998
Continuing Care Assistant -
Nova Scotia Community College
Pro Shop Management Course -
NAPA AutoPro
Computer Support and Networking -
Compu College
High School Diploma -
Sackville High School
- Palliative Care
- CPR Level C
- Valuing Diversity
- Transfer Board
- Lift Transfers
- ROM training
- OH&S/ WHIMIS
- Infection Control
- Homecare Mental Health
- Medication Module
- Harassment in the Workplace
- Conflict in the Workplace
- Enhancing the Experience
- Documentation
- Body Mechanics
- Abuse Prevention
- Food Handling Safety
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