Tina Harper
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Fort langley seniors
Fort Langley, British Columbia
01.2020 - Current
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
Assistant Manager
Dollars tree canada
Chilliwack, British Columbia
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Ensured proper documentation of all patient assessments, treatments and medications administered.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Aide
Sprott Shaw College Abbotsford
Abbotsford, BC08-2020
Graduate Certificate - Medical Office Assistant
Cdi College
Surrey, BC09-2005
Skills
- Patient evaluations
- Transport patients
- Patient hygiene management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Transporting patients
- Vital sign recording
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Dollars tree canada
06.2020 - 10.2021
Health Care Assistant
Fort langley seniors
01.2020 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Health Care Aide
Sprott Shaw College Abbotsford
Graduate Certificate - Medical Office Assistant
Cdi College