Elder Care in Markham, Ontario

Hi I\'m Vula! As a skilled and dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in providing care for children and adults, I have proven myself to be an empathetic, compassionate, and reliable individual. I love working with the elderly and assisting them in their daily needs. Provided in home palliative care for an elderly lady for 5 years with dementia, congestive heart failure and bone fragility as well as hearing loss and limited verbal communication skills. Some of my responsibilities included the following: •Ensured physical and emotional well being, spiritual comfort, personal appearance and safety while maintain safety, dignity, respect and privacy •Assisted with activities of daily living including feeding, toileting and personal hygiene •Administered and recorded medication administration •Employed bed positioning, turning, lifting, transferring, wheelchair and seating techniques •Implemented physiotherapy, range-of-motion, daily exercise and neighbourhood walks •Encouraged mental stimulation, sensory play and dexterity activities •Accompanied medical appointments, stores and visits to friends and family members •Managed light housekeeping and shopped for groceries, clothes and other personal needs •Adhered to health and safety practices, infection prevention practices and sterile techniques