Taylor Farmer
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented new graduate seeking a role as a Hospital Unit Clerk, to further my knowledge and experience in helping run an effective healthcare facility. With the successful completion of a Unit Clerk Certificate, and my past experience working for AHS as a Therapy Aide, I strongly feel I have the skills to be a valuable member of your team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy Aide
Peter Lougheed Center, Alberta Health Services
2021.12 - Current
- Knowledgeable with Modified Barium Swallows techniques.
- Exposure working with diverse population on transition, Acute and Mental Health Units.
- Assisting Recreation Therapist with provision of Recreation Therapy intervention (Cognitive behavioral therapy groups, art/crafts therapy, social visits, music appreciation, one on one treatments).
- Assist patients to improve or maintain physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning and to meet educational and treatment goals.
- Assists Recreational Therapists to prepare for and to clean-up after treatment interventions and therapeutic activities.
- Help plan, lead and assist patients to participate in recreation activities.
- Performs cleaning tasks to assist with infection control, and helps with documentation (progress notes, MPR).
Hostess
Matador Pizza
2017.10 - 2023.01
- Fast pace work environment requiring managing and organization skills in order to fulfill orders.
- Communication with team members is essential and constantly engaging with a variety of personalities.
Therapy Aide
Peter Lougheed Center, Alberta Health Services
2021.04 - 2022.06
- Managed patients in a fast pace environment, under constant pressure.
- Worked with newborn babies, performing multiple hearing screens a day in Postpartum and in the NICU.
- Managing different charting responsibilities and processing information effectively, under limited supervision.
Education
Certificate - Hospital Unit Clerk
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB12.2022
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Calgary, AB06.2020
Costa Rica International Academy
Costa Rica 2017
Skills
- Progress Reports
- Therapist Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Patient Care
- Group Therapy
- Treatment Protocols
Accomplishments
- High School Honors Roll Award
- New York Model United Nations
Volunteer Experience
- Assisted in dinner service at the Calgary Drop In Center.
- Volunteered at a children's camp in the kitchen providing food for 200+ kids.
- Volunteered at AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society).
- Volunteered at Costa Rica Animal Rehabilitation, working with injured and orphaned animals.
Timeline
Therapy Aide
Peter Lougheed Center, Alberta Health Services
2021.12 - Current
Therapy Aide
Peter Lougheed Center, Alberta Health Services
2021.04 - 2022.06
Hostess
Matador Pizza
2017.10 - 2023.01
Certificate - Hospital Unit Clerk
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill High School
Costa Rica International Academy
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