Lakshita
Surrey
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Health Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing quality care to individuals with varying needs, including dementia patients. Equipped with HCA certification, first aid, and CPR qualifications, I am committed to enhancing patients' quality of life while supporting healthcare teams in delivering safe and effective care. I am also on track to obtain my license by the end of January2025.
Overview
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Education
Health Care Assistant - Health And Wellness
Gateway Community College
Vancouver, BC01.2025
Skills
- Proficient in using ceiling lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and mechanical lifts for safe patient transfers
- Expertise in feeding assistance, oral care, and toileting support using various transfer methods, including pivot and lift techniques
- Skilled in providing bed baths, tub showers, and maintaining patient hygiene
- Knowledge of dementia care practices, ensuring patient dignity and comfort
- Strong observational skills for monitoring and reporting changes in patients' health
- Compassionate and patient-centered care approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle emergency situations effectively and calmly
RESPONSIBILITIES AS A HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and oral care.
- Provide feeding assistance, ensuring proper dietary intake and hydration.
- Safely operate ceiling lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and other mechanical devices for transferring patients during toileting and mobility.
- Perform pivot transfers to support mobility and prevent injury.
- Support patients in toileting, ensuring dignity and proper hygiene.
- Observe and document patients' health conditions and report changes to healthcare teams.
- Provide companionship to promote emotional well-being.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized care environment.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and infection control protocols.
References
References available upon request.
PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION
- Immunized proof will be provided if needed.
- Negative TB test
- Proof will be provided if we needed.
- Flu shot and Covid Vaccines
- Proof will be provided if needed
Certification
- Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certification (Completion: [January,2025])
- First Aid and CPR Certification ([Canadian Red cross], [2024])
- Violence Prevention Certificate
- WHIMS Certificate
- Food safe level1 certificate
- Criminal Record check CRC will be provided.
LANGUAGES
English
Punjabi
Hindi
Timeline
- Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certification (Completion: [January,2025])
- First Aid and CPR Certification ([Canadian Red cross], [2024])
- Violence Prevention Certificate
- WHIMS Certificate
- Food safe level1 certificate
- Criminal Record check CRC will be provided.
Health Care Assistant - Health And Wellness
Gateway Community College