Elder Care in Calgary, Alberta

I successfully completed the Health Care Assistant program and now have accumulated experience offering my skills and compassion to those within a complex care, long term care, and a home support environment. Highlights of Qualifications  Health Care Assistant Certificate, Camosun College, 2012  Certifications: Criminal record check, March 2012; Standard First Aid & CPR Level C, March 2012; TB skin test, May 2012; Food Safe, July 2002  Ability to work as a member of a team and to request and accept direction as required  Demonstrated communication skills (verbal & written) gained as post secondary student, practicum health care assistant, & teachers assistant  Worked well with colleagues, supervisors and customers as Assistant Manager at Russell Books Education & Training Health Care Assistant Certificate October 2012 Camosun College, Victoria, BC Practicum Placements Mount St. Mary Hospital (150 Hrs) with Distinction October 2012 Safely and efficiently provided AM and HS care for 6 residents on Unit 3 Followed care plans appropriately; identified and resolved discrepancies Safely used overhead lifts, mechanical tubs, and related equipment Collaborated with health care team on resident assessments and interventions Beckley Farm Lodge (60 Hrs) with Distinction July 2012 Led Community Day Program activities Individualized activities to accommodate varying cognitive and physical abilities Glennwarren, Practicum Placement (60 Hrs) June 2012 Safely and efficiently provided AM and HS care for 6 residents Followed care plans appropriately Safely used overhead lifts, mechanical tubs, and related equipment Assisted with safe feeding practices in dining rooms including serving meals and cleanup Social Sciences, Psychology Major September 2010 – April 2012 Camosun College, Victoria, BC Office Administration Assistant Certificate 2009 Academy of Learning, Victoria, BC Relevant Employment Health Care Assistant July 2012-April 2013 My Caregivers, Victoria, BC  Provided individualized Dementia care  Reported and recorded cognitive, physical, and behavioural changes in client  Acted as liaison for LPN’s and employer regarding clients’ condition and follow ups  Assisted with all aspects of AM and HS care Companion May 2010-July 2011 Glengarry, Victoria, BC • Ensured the physical and emotional wellbeing of client • Assisted in daily feeding and hygienic routine • Assisted with phone calls and correspondence Teachers Assistant June 2007- September 2009 Sylvan Learning, Victoria, BC • Prepared students learning materials and course packs • Assisted with marking students work Assistant Manager November 2004-May 2007 Russell Books, Victoria, BC • Efficiently handled product organizing for both locations • Identified areas for improvement within workplace and worked with manager to resolve • Managed inventory levels and displays to increase sales • Handling of daily bank deposits and related monetary responsibilities Overnight Assistant March 2002- August 2004 Shekinah Homes Society, Victoria, BC • Ensured physical and emotional safety of members • Assisted with HS hygienic routines