Hi, My name is Whitney. I love to work with people and getting to know them. And hope I can enrich their lives. As so many have enriched mine. I have been a Health Care Assistant for 15 years. I love my job and the people I work with. I would love to do more 1:1 with individuals. I am compassionate, patient, empathetic and respect boundaries. I’m a Mom, of three. Two boys and a girl. I love going on walks and being with family and friends. I love going and doing activities with my husband and our children. Beach days and exploring nature.

The Residents In Mission (TRIM) — Health Care Assistant APRIL 2014 Provide high-quality care to patients, assisting patients with their mobility, activities of daily living, and personal care. Including addressing their physical, emotional, and social needs. Follow protocols and procedures set by doctors and nurses. Communicate eectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient care. Participate in team meetings and other collaborative eorts. Seek opportunities to learn new skills and techniques, and apply them to improve patient care. Being proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues or concerns. Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients. Good time management and organization skills. Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for patients and their families. Provide orientation and sta training Provide patient transportation Serving meals, knowledge in dietary needs, and assisting with feeding. Abbotsford Regional Hospital — Health Care Assistant 2009 Observe and monitor patients. Responsible for completing records/ reporting changes and unsafe conditions to Doctors and Nurses. Assisting patients with their mobility, activities of daily living, and feeding. Supporting and encouraging patients. Provide 1:1 care to individuals who require close observation and monitoring. This includes those with mental illness, cognitive impairment, challenging behaviour, in critical care, developmental disabilities, special needs, fall risk or causing harm to themselves or themselves. Pleasant View Care — Health Care Assistant 2009 - 2014 (facility closed as a long term care facility) Provided high-quality care to patients, assisted patients with transportation activities of daily living, and good hygiene. Addressed their physical, emotional, and social needs. Worked in a 19 bed locked dementia unit within the facility. Stocked and organized inventory. Helped activity staff with programs and activities as well as lead them. Went on outings and joined in on the fun.