Merilyn M. Barnswell
**-*** ********* ** ** Edmonton, AB T6M 0J7 587-***-**** adayzx@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVES
To obtain a position as a Health Care Aide in an organization where my skills and passion to achieve optimal physical and emotional comfort with residents can be maximized.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
·Proven ability to work well under pressure
·Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
·Self-directed individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision
·Able to assist clients with activities of daily living effectively
·Excellent patient care and customer service skills
·Displays high level of accuracy and attention to detail
·Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
·Proficient in a variety of computer programs such as MS Office, Electronic Charting etc.
·Valid class 5 license
RELATED EXPERIENCE
HEALTH CARE AIDE VENTACARE NURSING HOME JUNE 2017- NOVEMBER 2017
·Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·Working with dementia patients
·Perform perineal care, skin care and dressing as needed
·Records patient information by making entries in the patient charting file and notify the charge nurse of changing or unusual conditions.
·Assist patients with mobility, transfer and lifts by using the appropriate provided equipment
·Deliver companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
·Complete meal prep nutrition as needed
HEALTH CARE AIDE MISERICORDIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MARCH- APRIL 2017- PRACTICUM
·Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·Administer simple prescribed medication
·Provide support during insulin injection and glucose testing support as needed
·Perform perineal care, skin care and dressing as needed
·Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc. and report on their condition to the charge nurse
·Records patient information by making entries in the patient charting file and notify the charge nurse of changing or unusual conditions.
·Assist patients with mobility, transfer and lifts by using the appropriate provided equipment
·Collect routine specimens
·Deliver companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
·Complete meal prep nutrition as needed
HEALTH CARE AIDE EDMONTON GENERAL HOSPITAL APRIL 2017-PRACTICUM
·Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·Administer simple prescribed medication
·Provide support during insulin injection and glucose testing support as needed
·Perform perineal care, skin care and dressing as needed
·Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc. and report on their condition to the charge nurse
·Records patient information by making entries in the patient charting file and notify the charge nurse of changing or unusual conditions.
·Assist patients with mobility, transfer and lifts by using the appropriate provided equipment
·Collect routine specimens
·Deliver companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
·Complete meal prep nutrition as needed
·Perform domestic and household tasks
HEALTH CARE AIDE GREY NUNS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL APRIL- MAY 2017- PRACTICUM
·Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
·Administer simple prescribed medication
·Provide support during insulin injection and glucose testing support as needed
·Perform perineal care, skin care and dressing as needed
·Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc. and report on their condition to the charge nurse
·Records patient information by making entries in the patient charting file and notify the charge nurse of changing or unusual conditions.
·Assist patients with mobility, transfer and lifts by using the appropriate provided equipment
·Collect routine specimens
·Deliver companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
·Complete meal prep nutrition as needed
OTHER EXERIENCE
SENIOR HAIR STYLIST HAIR BY EBONY & IVORY DECEMBER 2013 TO PRESENT
SALON OWNER VARIOUS LOCATIONS JANUARY 1995 TO NOVEMBER 2013
EDUCATION & CERTIFCATIONS
ACADEMY OF LEARNING EDMONTON, AB MAY 2017
·Government of Alberta Health Care Aide Curriculum
ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE EDMONTON, AB DECEMBER 2016
·CPR Level C
·Standard First Aid
References available upon request