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Trisha Bowlby

Nanaimo,Canada

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant, excelling in patient care, safety, and comfort. Proficient in activities of daily living and health records management. I foster teamwork and enhance patient well-being through effective collaboration and problem-solving.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant - Student

AgeCare Malaspina
Nanaimo, B.C.
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Responded quickly to call lights, alarms, and emergencies according to established protocols.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, following infection control precautions.
  • Demonstrated respect for resident rights, including privacy, dignity, autonomy, choice, self-determination, decision-making capacity, and confidentiality.
  • Observed physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in the client's condition, and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Communicated with patients to determine their feelings, need for assistance, or social and emotional support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality patient care services.
  • Experience with ceiling, floor, and sit-to-stand lifts.
  • Assisted with ambulation and repositioning clients for comfort and safety, using proper body mechanics.

Companion Caregiver

Origin at Longwood
Nanaimo, B.C.
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Organized interactive activities like puzzles or board games that stimulate cognitive functioning.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands, and social activities.

Certified Optometric Assistant

FYI Doctors
Nanaimo, B.C.
05.2001 - 04.2024
  • Scheduled patient appointments, MSP direct billing, and remittance payments managed.
  • Screening for visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation, corneal curvatures, tonometry, OCT, and retinal imaging.
  • Exceptional customer service, troubleshooting, and resolving challenges.
  • Trained new staff on optometric testing procedures and clinic protocols.
  • Coordinated referrals to ophthalmologists for patients requiring further medical treatment.
  • Assisted with optical dispensing, optical repairs, and frame adjustments.
  • Assisted with contact lens insertion and removal, educated on the safety and care of contact lens wear.

Education

Health Care Assistant -

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
03.2025

Skills

  • Compassionate and supportive client care
  • Assisting with ADLs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others
  • Meal preparation and planning
  • Time management strategies
  • Infection control management
  • Willingness to learn and adapt

Certification & Courses

  • First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Violence Prevention PVPC, Provincial Violence Prevention, WHIMIS, Food Safe Level 1, Dementia Care, CIM, MSIP, Respectful Workplace, Culture safety & Humility, Nalaxone.
  • Outlook, Word, Windows, Microsoft, Point of Care View, Acuitas.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant - Student

AgeCare Malaspina
09.2024 - 03.2025

Companion Caregiver

Origin at Longwood
06.2024 - 09.2024

Certified Optometric Assistant

FYI Doctors
05.2001 - 04.2024

Health Care Assistant -

Vancouver Island University

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