Elder Care in Toronto, Ontario

Hello, Caring for others is not a work for me rather a passion. Through compassionate service that i give to whoever i work with is extremely a joy for me most specially if i can see that i am able to impact my client\'s as well as the family. How did I know that this is what i was called to do? It\'s because of the feedback i get from my clients. I hope to be able to work with you and your family! :) ? Worked as a Caregiver responsible for the care of a 90 year old with heart failure in Toronto, Canada, encompassing: - Feeding - Bathing - Diaper Changed - Grooming - General Assessment - Daily Routine Range of motion exercises - In charge to check daily medications, top ups, and make calls to pharmacy - Report diligently to nurse with regards to patient’s overall condition - Established therapeutic relationship with the patient and family - Accompanying during hospital admission and provide important information. ? Worked as a caregiver to an 89 year old female with end stage dementia in Toronto, Canada. - Feeding- calories monitoring - Bed bathing - Grooming - Turning every 2 hours - Advocating for the patient and family - Observe Aspiration Precaution - Daily routine range of motion - Worked in a team and family ? Worked as a caregiver to a female with Cancer Duties include: - Meal preparation - Strict hand washing and maintaining cleanliness in her environment - Grooming - Assisting in medication administration - Daily routine range of motion - Constant assessment of overall energy level - Encouraging during episodes of crying and pain - Accompanying during hospital admission and provide important information. Worked in sales- Vector marketing - Doing presentation of the product - Sold almost $10,000 worth of cutleries in 10 days - Call clients - Travel - Book appointments - Attend trainings - Speaking to other sales representative - Process payments, enter to the system and submit all paper works on time. Worked as a caregiver for 2 children ages from birth 3 years old - Meal preparation - Diaper Change - Dress and change outfits - Bathing - Aspiration precaution - Safety Hazards - Arts and crafts - Organize play dates - Take to school and pick- up - Read books - Put to sleep - Engage in singing and dancing - Handle tantrums - General household chores, grocery for whole family - Meal preparation through recipes - Established strong relationship with family in general ? Surgical Nurse August 2007- August 2008 Saudi Arabia - Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the adult or elderly patient’s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols. - Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by the adult or elderly patient’s condition and/or the client facility’s policies, procedures or protocols and reprioritizes care accordingly. - Develops plan of care that is individualized for the adult or elderly patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. - Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner. - Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the adult or elderly patient and his/her family. - Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the adult or elderly patient and his/her family. - Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution. - Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation protocols. - Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff. - Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the adult or elderly patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights. - Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift. ? Staff Nurse- Religious of the Virgin Mary- St. Joseph Homes Date of Work: November 2006- February 15, 2007 - Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and nutritional needs. - Turn patients every two hours and as needed particular in not to create bed sores. - Assist patients with instrumental activities such as preparing meals and maintaining a clean and safe physical environment. - Perform acceptable standard health care practices. - Observe and report patient condition and safety hazards to supervisor in a timely manner. - Document observation and activities in an accurate, complete and timely manner. - Possess organizational skills necessary to carry out visit/ shift and to complete assigned tasks. - Protect patient health information according to innovative healthcare policies and procedure.