Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Hi, I’m
maria sebastian
social worker
Peterborough,ON
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
San Rafael Nursing Home
Resident Care Aide
02.2020 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
SURCOE
Direct Support Professional
08.2019 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Hogar Gerontológico Casablanca
Direct Support Professional
04.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
Humber CollegeToronto, ON
Diploma from Practical Nursing
06.2025
University Overview
ISALUDBosa, Bogotá, Colombia
Diploma in Comprehensive Care For The Elderly from Critical Care Nursing
03.2018
University Overview
Skills
- ADL Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Emergency Response
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping
- Incapacitation Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Infection Control
- Mental Health Care
- Personal hygiene assistance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Care Aide
San Rafael Nursing Home
02.2020 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
SURCOE
08.2019 - 04.2022
Direct Support Professional
Hogar Gerontológico Casablanca
04.2018 - 02.2020
Humber College
Diploma from Practical Nursing
ISALUD
Diploma in Comprehensive Care For The Elderly from Critical Care Nursing
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