Teresa Hart
Yarmouth,NS
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education
. Gentle Continuing Care Assistant with 20 years of experience supporting aged, disabled and ill patients in care facilities and at home. Proficient in assisting patients with general daily activities such as bathing, toileting and dispensing medications. Kind and personable professional comfortable lifting up to 70 pounds and administering first aid and CPR.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
CCA
Northwood Home Care
Bedford, NS
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
CCA
Evergreen Home for Special Care
Kentville, NS
09.2011 - 12.2020
- Instructed family members in caring for resident by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn and reposition patient.
- Helped residents care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker and special utensils to eat.
- Participated in fun group activities with residents to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Checked resident vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residens achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported resident comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Engaged residents in daily activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, bible study, manicures and baking to promote stimulation and personal interaction.
- Supplied physical support to assist in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
Baker/Floor Staff Member
Tim Hortons
Berwick, NS
06.2006 - 01.2008
- Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
- Packaged and labeled baked goods with accurate descriptions and ingredients.
- Resolved customer concerns with positive approach and constructive strategies.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Replenished and rotated food items, following correct food cooling and storage procedures.
- Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
- Operated cash registers and processed payments accurately.
- Frosted cookies, doughnuts, sweet rolls, and coffee cakes.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB10.2025
Continuing Care Assistant
NSCC Kingstec
Kentville, NS03.2010
High School Diploma -
Hants West Rural High
Brooklyn, NS01.1999
Skills
- Cash Drawer Management
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Staff Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Time Management Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Money Handling
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Responding to Emergencies
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Care Plan Assessment
- Housekeeping Duties
Timeline
CCA
Northwood Home Care
01.2020 - 04.2022
CCA
Evergreen Home for Special Care
09.2011 - 12.2020
Baker/Floor Staff Member
Tim Hortons
06.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Commerce -
Athabasca University
Continuing Care Assistant
NSCC Kingstec
High School Diploma -
Hants West Rural High
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