Tracy Pauls
Taber,Alberta
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Health Care Aide 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
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
11.1998 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques, empowering them to take control of their health management.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions by guiding patients through exercises designed to improve mobility and strength.
- Promoted a clean and safe environment by adhering to strict infection prevention protocols.
- Contributed to efficient care coordination by maintaining open lines of communication among team members, patients, and families.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient conditions, adjusting care strategies accordingly for optimal results.
- Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Consistently received positive feedback from both patients and supervisors regarding quality of care provided.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided total hygiene care to 0 to 40 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Employed mobility devices and floor lifts and ceiling lifts equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and MS, strokes, head injuries, mental health issues
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Supported office operations by expertly handling administrative needs.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
Education
No Degree - Education
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC1980
No Degree - Teacher's Aide Certificate
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB1986
No Degree - Education 2nd Year
Red Deer College
Red Deer, AB1987
No Degree - Health Care Aide Certificate
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB1996
Skills
- Observing Responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Documenting Behaviors
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Relations
- Care Plan Implementation
- Transporting Patients
- Quality Assurance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Feeding Assistance
- Trustworthy Companion
- Healthcare Ethics
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Care
- Reliable Team Player
- Bedside Manner
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Adaptable
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Light Housekeeping
- Basic Life Support
- Safety Precautions
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
- Valid Alberta Driver's License
- Maintaining Privacy
- Feeding Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- End of Life Care
- Dressing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Some MEDITECH experience
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- I love to garden
- I love photography
- I bake and decorate fancy cakes for my family
- My family is my everything. I am a Hands on Grandma and our grandchildren spend alot of time with us.
- I spend a great amount of time with my Mom. She lives in care.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Alberta Health Services
11.1998 - Current
No Degree - Education
University of Victoria
No Degree - Teacher's Aide Certificate
Red Deer College
No Degree - Education 2nd Year
Red Deer College
No Degree - Health Care Aide Certificate
NorQuest College
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