I've been working as a Senior Support Provider for 8 years. Love each and every aspect of providing whatever specific needs that are required to enhance daily living.
I do part time/casual work as a PCA where I can exercise my skills of 8 years plus. I've spent years as a dedicated HCA for Seniors. I love to assist with all ADL as well as necessary home care and nutritional requirements. I am dedicated to providing individual and specific needs.

PORTFOLIO OF EXPERIENCE:
2008-2016 Independent/Calgary, AB
Health Care Aid
All aspects of ADL in both private and community residential homes
▪ Arrange personal appointments and travel requirements as needed
▪ Accompany clients on personal travel vacations/criuses, short trips to places such as Kananaskis, Banff, Fairmont Resort
▪ Arrange physiotherapy and assist with ROM exercises and relaxation massage
▪ Provide care for clients with specific needs such as Diabetes, M,S., Parkinson's, Dementia, C.O.P.D., Macular Degeneration, Pressure, Stage Four Ulcers, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dementia, Mental Illness, Cancer and Palliative Care at home and hospice
▪ Medication Administration
▪ Electronic and Manual Transfers from bed, wheel chairs, commodes, scooters
▪ Showering/Toileting/Incontinence
2006-2008 Postnatal Helpers Inc./Calgary, AB
Postnatal Care Giver
▪ Provided respite postnatal care for mother’s of newborns

CERTIFICATIONS:
2012 ABES Health Care Aide Certificate
▪ Graduated and completed practicum as a Certified Health Care Aide in a variety of health care areas.
Medication Administration Certificate
▪ Certified to administer oral, topical, ophthalmic, optic, nasal, rectally and inhalant medications
▪ Research medications and common complications
Hospice and Palliative Care Certificate
▪ Trained in theories and concepts of Hospice and Palliative Care including: stages of death, optimized individual care, symptom & pain management, grief support and bereavement
Diabetes and Foot Care Certificate
▪ Trained in the anatomy and physiology of the glucose system and signs and symptoms of hypo/hyperglycemia
▪ Certified foot care identifying foot problems
Supportive Pathways Certificate
▪ Certified for personalized dementia care in supportive settings
Food Safety
▪ Certified in food regulation, special diets and sanitation
WHMIS
CPR and First Aid Certificate
▪ Certified by St. John’s Ambulance in CPR and First Aid
▪ References, Letters of Accreditation and Certificates provided upon interview

• Education: Some college
Skills
• Meal preparations
• Medication
• Personal care (bath, toilet)
• Transfers
• Use of wheelchair
Specific Skills
• Acute illness