Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
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Chantel Trytsman

Chantel Trytsman

MAYO

Summary

Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Compassionate Health Care Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in patient care, medical terminology understanding, and emergency response readiness. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient support and care coordination. Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Brindley healthcare
Mayo
02.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
  • Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
  • Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
  • Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
  • Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
  • Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

Housekeeping Cleaner

Agency
Mayo
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • housekeeping cleaning nursing home Abbey Breaffy in Castlebar
  • Followed safety rules when handling cleaning chemicals according to OSHA regulations.
  • Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping or vacuuming daily.
  • Adhered strictly to health regulations regarding sanitation practices in the workplace.
  • Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
  • Ensured continued resident safety and privacy while performing cleaning duties.
  • Cleaned rooms to satisfaction of clients and management.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
  • Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
  • Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.

Housekeeping Cleaner

Agency
Mayo
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • housekeeping of Nursing home Boherduff in Claremorris
  • stocking up PPE
  • Stocked toilet tissue, paper towels and other bathroom supplies.
  • Disinfected bathrooms, eliminating mould and soap scum from shower stalls and bathtubs.
  • Ensured continued resident safety and privacy while performing cleaning duties.
  • Maintained upkeep of residential and common areas through routine dusting, spot cleaning, vacuuming, mopping and waste removal.
  • Periodically removed waste and recycling to uphold tidy presentation standards.
  • Kept utility sink rooms in clean, neat and orderly condition.
  • Cleaned and disinfected surfaces in common areas on hourly basis, maintaining health and hygiene of residents and visitors.
  • Emptied and cleaned waste receptacles in rooms, hallways and outside areas.
  • Strictly adhered to company health and safety policies.
  • Provided deep cleaning services for areas in need of additional sanitation.

Assistant Salad Maker

R&S Fine Foods
Cork
05.2017 - 03.2021
  • making salads for retail stores and deli's
  • Prepared food to match quality standards and customer expectations.
  • Cleaned, cut, and prepared vegetables for salad preparation.
  • Operated kitchen equipment such as blenders, food processors, mixers.
  • Organized storage areas for food items and supplies.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed when handling food products.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
  • Labeled and dated all food containers prior to storage.
  • Checked temperatures of coolers periodically to ensure proper cooling levels are maintained.
  • Followed health department regulations regarding sanitation standards.

PAU Assistant

CHS
Durban
06.2000 - 08.2009
  • working with disabled people
  • elderly
  • paraplegics
  • office duties

Education

Matric - Leaving cert

Dr Johan Jurgens High School
Springs South Africa
1994

Skills

  • Compassionate, dedicated I strive to the best of my ability I am a fast learner and a hard worker
  • English language fluency
  • Exceptional time management
  • Manual handling
  • Decision-making skills
  • Hardworking
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Focused and detail-oriented
  • Catheter Care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Patient Positioning
  • Supply Restocking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Specimen Collection
  • Infection Control
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Transport patients
  • First Aid Certification
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Active Listening
  • Patient comfort
  • Team building
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Restock shelves
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Companionship and emotional support

Affiliations

  • Vaccinated for Covid 19 with Booster up to date
  • Flu vaccine up to date
  • phenomena vaccine 10 years ( 2023) received

Certification

  • Personal & Professional Development Level 6
  • full healthcare QQI LEVEL 5 cert
  • Inhouse training and certs
  • full eu drivers licence

Accomplishments

  • Was selected as healthcare assistant of the year in Brookvale manor 2024
  • completed Healthcare course QQI Level 5 all 8 modules
  • inhouse courses
  • personal and proffesional development course level 6

Languages

English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Brindley healthcare
02.2023 - Current

Housekeeping Cleaner

Agency
04.2022 - 01.2023

Housekeeping Cleaner

Agency
12.2021 - 03.2022

Assistant Salad Maker

R&S Fine Foods
05.2017 - 03.2021

PAU Assistant

CHS
06.2000 - 08.2009

Matric - Leaving cert

Dr Johan Jurgens High School
Chantel Trytsman