Qualifications

Competent and compassionate health care aide with 3 years of relevant work experience, possessing a Health Care Aide Certificate

Knowledgeable of basic patient care operations, medications and medical terminology; capable of handling 30 lbs. or more and working, sitting, or standing for extended periods

Worked in a fast-paced, high-pressure environments; able to adapt to workplace demands

Familiar with computer technology: Microsoft Office Word; Internet and email usage

Proficient in recording, documenting and reporting patients’ daily history

Walked and conversed with client to keep him/her healthy and mentally alert.

Completed daily health care tasks; assisted client with oral hygiene, grooming, and dressing, ensuring their health and well-being.

Responded to client signal or call, responding to concerns using empathy and understanding.

Followed nurses' instructions regarding specialized diets in an accurate manner; feeding or helping client with feeding.

Changed bed sheets and bedding and mopping floors, fully complying with health and safety standards

Easily approachable and friendly

Possessed First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificates; Criminal Record, Child Abuse, and Adult Abuse Checks

Relevant Skills

Emptying colostomy bag; recording accurate levels of urine; applying incontinence products while respecting client’s right to privacy and dignity.

Logging information on client’s hard-copy chart such as bath times, tub sanitation times, food and liquid intake and bowel movements and any behavioural changes, for prompt review by supervising nurse.

Consulted with supervisor regarding client’s ongoing care plan and medications as needed.

Collaborated with family members, doctors, and other health care professionals in order to provide optimal service.

Utilizing Hoyer lift for transfer to/from bed/chair/bath, guaranteeing safety and security.

Relevant Work Experience

Health Care Aide (Full Time) April 2014 - 2016

Vital Life (formerly known as ORG Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba

Health Care Aide (Casual) September 2014 - 2015

CH Health Care Agency Winnipeg, Manitoba

Support Worker 2015-2016

Vision of Independency (Full Time) Winnipeg, Manitoba

Education and Training

Health Care Aide Certificate November 2013 – April 2014

Academy of Learning Winnipeg, Manitoba

Health Care Aide Practicum April 2014

River Park Gardens Personal Care Home Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pharmacy Technician Diploma September 2004 – June 2007

Pharma Health Science College Awassa, Ethiopia

Pharmacy Technician Certificate September 2003 – June 2006

Siloam Health Science College Wolaita, Ethiopia

Other Work Experiences

Cleaner April 2013 – June 2013

Class A Service Limited Winnipeg, Manitoba

Pharmacy Technician December 2008 – September 2012

Soddo Christian Hospital Wolaita, Ethiopia

Pharmacy Technician November 2007 – December 2008

Damot Rural Drug Vendor Wolaita, Ethiopia

Customer Service Provider January 2009 – August 2009

MIK’s Collection Wolaita, Ethiopia

Sales Manager September 2005 – September 2006

Abyssinia Supermarket Wolaita, Ethiopia

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