Terry-Lynn Cote- McGee
Calgary
Summary
Adept at enhancing patient wellbeing, I excelled in patient care and relationship building at CBI Home Health. My compassionate approach and proficiency in vital signs monitoring significantly improved patient experiences. A reliable team player, I'm known for quick problem-solving and effectively supporting personal needs, ensuring safety and comfort.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided emotional and social support to patients and families, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Maintained infection control protocols by following proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Applied effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Operated patient lift systems to safely transfer patients between beds, chairs, and bathrooms.
- Handled medical instruments for routine tasks, including thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes.
- 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.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- 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.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Deli/bakery Clerk
Calgary Coop
08.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided emotional and social support to patients and families, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Maintained infection control protocols by following proper hand hygiene and sanitation procedures.
- Applied effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team.
- Operated patient lift systems to safely transfer patients between beds, chairs, and bathrooms.
- Handled medical instruments for routine tasks, including thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, and stethoscopes.
- 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.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- 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.
- Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
Certificate - Health Care Aid
Bow Valley College
Calgary, None06.2022
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Compassionate caregiver
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Patient lifting
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Specimen collection
- Able to lift number pounds
- Toileting assistance
- Quick problem solver
- Vital sign recording
- Team building
- Active listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Health Care Aide
CBI Home Health
10.2022 - 05.2023
Deli/bakery Clerk
Calgary Coop
08.2018 - 02.2021
Certificate - Health Care Aid
Bow Valley College
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