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Veronica Lilleoja

Terrace,BC

Summary

Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with residents and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifeskills Worker/Cook

Northern Health Authority
12.2023 - Current

*Maternity/Parental leave December 2023-June 2025*

*Similar duties as to previous role (see LSW role)

Life Skills Worker

Northern Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Experience assisting Mental Health and Addictions clients
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Assisted with housekeeping duties, encouraged hygiene and cleanliness in regards to client's living spaces
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Educated in Harm Reduction techniques, and opioid overdose management training

Health Care Support Worker

Northern Health
04.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care in facility.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.

Fashion Associate

Reitman's
05.2019 - 10.2021
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise for shoppers, engaging politely to establish product needs and wants.
  • Maintained understanding of current inventory, merchandising and in-store placement to inform sales strategy.
  • Circulated and monitored shopper activity within assigned areas to identify customer service opportunities and provide loss prevention control.
  • Styled mannequins and designed merchandise displays to promote key pieces and shopper engagement.
  • Operated cash registers, receiving and processing both cash and card payments.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Receptionist

Images Salon
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.

Education

Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP)

Coast Mountain College
Terrace, BC
04.2021

Gel Nail Certificate Course

Amber Duff Nail School
Kitimat, BC
11.2020

Health Care Assistant

Coast Mountain College
Terrace, BC
01.2020

Certificate - Esthetics

Coast Mountain College
Terrace, BC
2018

Certificate -

Coast Mountain College
Terrace, BC
2017

Skills

  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Formal training and experience in medical terminology
  • Direct patient care experience
  • Mental Health and Addictions work experience
  • Harm Reduction education and Opioid overdose management training
  • Infection Prevention and Control experience, education
  • General receptionist and cleaning duties
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • First Aid and Food Safe certification
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Recreational support
  • Provincial Violence Prevention training

Hobbies

I enjoy travelling, working out at the gym, reading, and drawing. I volunteer at times, helped my sister's Terrace Club Volleyball team with fundraising activities. I really enjoy helping others reach their wellness goals.

Timeline

Lifeskills Worker/Cook

Northern Health Authority
12.2023 - Current

Life Skills Worker

Northern Health
02.2022 - Current

Health Care Support Worker

Northern Health
04.2021 - 02.2022

Fashion Associate

Reitman's
05.2019 - 10.2021

Receptionist

Images Salon
05.2018 - 09.2018

Health Care Assistant Program (HCAP)

Coast Mountain College

Gel Nail Certificate Course

Amber Duff Nail School

Health Care Assistant

Coast Mountain College

Certificate - Esthetics

Coast Mountain College

Certificate -

Coast Mountain College
Veronica Lilleoja