Elder Care in Abbotsford, British Columbia

Hi! My name is Jennifer. A compassionate health care assistant looking for Elderly Care job. My experiences include being a Residential Care Aide at a Mental Health Facility( OCD, Bi-polar, Alzheimer's/Dementia and etc.) and personal care aide. • Experience in working with residents suffering from Mental Health Illnesses such Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive, Depression and acquired brain injuries • Safely and effectively administered medications: topically, orally, eye drops and asthma inhaler • Developed a personal relationship with the residents and provided emotional support • Documented observations on behavioral, mental and physical changes • Accompanied residents to Doctor, hospital appointments and religious service/companionship • Assisted residents with ambulation, mobility and ROM’s • Encourage residents to be physically and mentally active by planning recreational or past time activities • Assistance on ADL following the care plan • Measured and recorded vital signs, collected urine & stool specimens for laboratory testing • Monitored glucose level of Diabetic residents • Provided suppository and catheter care • Feeding assistance to residents who have lost their ability to feed themselves • Safely operated & transferred residents using Sara lift, ceiling lift and floor lift • Meal preparation and light housekeeping In addition, I currently hold the following certifications: Health Care Assistant Diploma, Mental Health Awareness, First Aid & CPR, Medication Administration Assistance, Food Safe, WHMIS, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Hospice & Palliative Care, Catheter Care & Diabetic Education. I also have BC driver's license. TB test result, criminal record check, references and immunization record are readily available. Thank you!