Experienced Patient/Health Care Aide with 14 years of experience in hospital sitting mainly at the Acute Medical Unit and Acute Care for Elderly. Skilled in assessing patients condition and providing mobility assistance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Radiology Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health/ UBC Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
Ensured optimal equipment performance by performing routine maintenance tasks, reducing downtime, and minimizing costly repairs.
Minimized risk of errors or misdiagnosis due to image artifacts or inconsistencies through diligent quality control checks before submitting final images for review.
Improved collaboration between radiologists and referring physicians by effectively communicating important case information in a timely manner.
Assisted in the accurate diagnosis of medical conditions by ensuring high-quality imaging results through proper positioning and technique.
Patient Care Aide
Vancouver General Hospital
05.2007 - 08.2013
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Patient Care Assistant
University of British Columbia Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2007
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver British Columbia
09-1997
Vocational Training - Patient Care Aide
Sprott-Shaw Community School
Surrey British Columbia
05-1998
Skills
Observing response
Medications familiarity
Supporting personal needs
Companionship and emotional support
Feeding assistance expert
Responding to emergencies
Documenting behaviors
Monitoring in and out
Recording vital signs
Excellent in Communication skills
Timeline
Radiology Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health/ UBC Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2015
Patient Care Aide
Vancouver General Hospital
05.2007 - 08.2013
Patient Care Assistant
University of British Columbia Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2007
Nursing - Licensed Pratical Nurse
Vancouver Community College
Vocational Training - Patient Care Aide
Sprott-Shaw Community School
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