Tommi Bos
Enderby
Summary
Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship, and support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace. Experience with behaviors and Dementia care. Focused on patient centered care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Program Coordinator
Care Corp
11.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to create and follow individualized care plans.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Scheduled events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Planned and evaluated recreation programs.
- Researched, planned, and organized mentally stimulating activities for the senior residents.
- Increased resident engagement through effective promotion of recreational activities and events.
- Established rapport with diverse residents by tailoring communication strategies according to individual needs.
- Conducted regular assessments of program effectiveness, using feedback to implement improvements as needed.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and encouraging professional development opportunities.
- Supervised staff members and volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure consistent delivery of exceptional service.
- Complete assessments upon residents moving in.
- Planned and organized Holiday events for residents and staff.
Health Care Aide
Care Corp (Formerly ProVita)
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with 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.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- 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.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Health Care Support Worker
Provita Care Management
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted adherence to facility policies and procedures by modeling professional behavior at all times, ensuring consistent standards across the workplace.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Contributed to a positive work culture by supporting colleagues in their duties and offering assistance when needed.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through empathetic listening skills, promoting open dialogue about concerns or questions related to their healthcare experience.
- Acted as an advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations within the healthcare setting, working to ensure equitable access to resources and support.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to expand knowledge base and improve overall patient care outcomes.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC03.2022
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- End of life care
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- CPR/AED StJohn's First Aide
Timeline
Recreation Program Coordinator
Care Corp
11.2023 - Current
Health Care Aide
Care Corp (Formerly ProVita)
03.2022 - 11.2023
Health Care Support Worker
Provita Care Management
03.2021 - 03.2022
No Degree - Health Care Aide
Thompson River University
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