my name is Katheryn and I am currently based in Penticton but will be moving to Port Alberni. I am passionate about providing care and support to those in need. I have one year of experience as a healthcare worker, specializing in a range of duties including Oxygen Administration, Bathing & Dressing Assistance, Ambulation Assistance, Household Services, Escorting to Appointments, Alzheimer/Dementia Care, Palliative Care, Parkinson Care, and much more.
I am comfortable performing medical tasks such as administering injections, patient positioning, and managing catheter/colostomy care. I am also trained in various patient care, including assisting those with mobility issues by providing heavy patient lifting and transfer.
I am not only qualified but also experienced in attending to patients with a wide array of diagnoses, including but not limited to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Cancer, Dementia, and Diabetes. I take pride in offering my assistance to children with disabilities, drawing upon my patience and understanding to deliver quality care.
I have a Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and CPR Certificate, equipping me with the necessary skills and knowledge in health crises.
My job aspirations lie in full-time roles such as Personal Support Worker or Caregiver / Companion. I am immaculate in performing my numerous duties and am open to live-in or live-out arrangements to suit the preferences of the individuals I care for. I am open to working in various environments such as Clinics, Hospitals, Retirement Homes, and Home Health Care settings.
Given my commitment to my caregiving roles, I am flexible with my availability and ready to serve during the middle of the day, evening, and night across the entire week.
I am looking forward to starting this rewarding journey from 01.01.2024. My ultimate goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment that promotes health and wellbeing for my patients.
Health Care Aide
The Good Samaritan Society - Penticton, BC
October 2023 to Present
Health Care Aide
ProVita Care Management- Haven Hill - Penticton, BC
March 2023 to Present
o Directs and assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, washing, bowel and bladder
care, bed making, dressing, nails, oral, skin and hair hygiene. Completes all documentation for the
aforementioned activities of daily living.
o Where appropriate encourages resident's participation in providing their own personal care.
Encouraging them to be as independent as possible towards achieving an improvement in their care and
assistance needs.
Where appropriate encourages resident's participation in decision making in regard to their plan of care
and activities of daily while maintaining independence as much as possible
o Ensures residents receive adequate nutrition according to individual care plans by feeding, distributing
meal trays/lists and nourishments, serving and collection of dishes, noting changes in appetites and food
preferences.
o Lifts, transfers, porters and ambulates residents using the proper equipment/technique as identified in
the resident's care plan and the policies and procedures. Reports need for changes to resident's care plan,
as necessary. Conducts a pre-handling assessment prior to lifts, transfers and ambulation of residents.
Performs and records routine nursing procedures as directed by the on-duty nurse.
Assists and encourages residents to participate in social and recreational activities of their choice.
Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of residents.
Completes all required daily documentation related to the care provision of the resident, including but
not limited to Point of Care, BM logs, Intake/Output logs, Sleep records, behaviour logs.
o Observes, reports and records changes in a resident's functional and cognitive behaviour to the
designated nursing staff.
o Gathers and documents the Minimum Data Set (MDS) information for nursing staff on a shift basis as
per facility procedures and direction.
o Performs clerical duties such as answering phones/ paging system, request supplies and maintaining
record sheets.
o Completes cleaning duties, including but not limited to sweeping; garbage collections and removal;
collecting, clearing, washing and putting away dishes; setting and sanitizing tables;
o launder services as needed.
o Completes food related duties, including but not limited to plating and serving food; preparing, pouring
and serving beverages.
o Participates in in-services, staff development programs and serves on committees as needed.
Travel Health care assistant
Advanced Home Care Solutions - Kamloops, BC
June 2023 to October 2023
Travel Health Care assistant
Merging Workforce Inc. - Kamloops, BC
November 2022 to January 2023
• Care Aides are sent out for temporary assignments in a long term care facility around British Columbia.
• Summary of responsibilities include, but not limited to, assisting the residents in activities of daily
living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning
while promoting residents' autonomy and choice under the direction of the nurse.
Health Care Aide
The Good Samaritan Society - Penticton, BC
June 2022 to November 2022
• Recognizes resident/clients as unique individuals with unique cultural, spiritual and psychosocial need's
• Medication administration
• Advocate for our resident/clients and observe and collaborate with the team to report any changes in
the residents/clients condition as well as any residents/clients needs or concerns
• Engage in activities of daily living and respond to residents/clients needs for assistance with bathing,
dressing, meal service, grooming, and portering, while respecting the residents/clients choice
• Provides quality service according to the care plan and the GSS/GSC Standards of Care including
development and updating of care guides/plans
• Promotes team work by helping others as a peer coach through the sharing of knowledge and
experience to enhance residents/clients care
