Elder Care in Etobicoke, Ontario

Hello, My name is Joan and I am a Nursing Aide (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) who is looking for full time live-out elderly care work in South Etobicoke. I have over seven years experience working in fast-paced environments administering medication, handling confidential paperwork and providing quality patient care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. I am also tri-lingual in English, Tagalog and Mandarin. Below are a few of my skills: • Exceptional time management and decision making skills. • Expert knowledge of patient care across a spectrum of ages, needs, and health issues. • Highly organized and able to stay focused in stressful situations. • Ability to follow rules and set protocols. • Self-motivated and excellent attention to detail. • Great organizational and record keeping skills. • Empathy and Compassion I provide comprehensive geriatric medical care to elderly patients within a nursing home or at home setting. I excel at determining needs of elderly patients and making sure that they are cared for in a professional and compassionate manner. Below are more in depth skills that I possess: • Experienced in care for long term senior patients with dementia attributed to Alzheimer's disease and limited physical mobility. • Tracheotomy care including wound maintenance, wound cleaning and changing catheters and dressings. • Monitored blood glucose levels in diabetic patients through use of glucometer. • Directed nursing aides in the care of all patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene, grooming and feeding. • Administered daily medications and treatments to patients. • Lifted and turned immobile clients, and assisted residents with all hygiene-related tasks. • Aided in bed-changing and maintained cleanliness and atmosphere of the nursing home. • Document all care legibly and kept secure records for the physicians. • Provided direct quality care to patients including bathing, clothing, and grooming. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am very hard working and take pride in my work. If requested I will happily forward you my resume. I hope that you contact me as I always like to meet potential clients in person to see if we have a connection. Joan