Christine Houghton
City: Abbotsford
State: British Columbia
Country: Canada
objective
To provide personal care and help with Activities of Daily Living in the resident's home.
Work Experience
Personal Care Assistant/Companion (03/16/2009 – Present)
Last Employer: Private Home Care
Contact Person: 778-986-2747
Responsibilities: Assist client with bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming on a daily basis. Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and periodic snacks through out the day. Remind client to take morning and evening medications. Maintain clients housework including laundry, vacuuming, dishes, pet care and plant care. Accompany client to doctor and dentist appointments. Encourage client to attend social activities.
Personal Care Aide/Support Worker (09/01/2010 – 12/15/2010)
Last Employer: Pauline Ip ( Helping Hands Home Care)
Responsibilities: Prepared breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner according to the Jenny Craig meal plan. Monitored clients blood sugar levels through out the day with a glucometer. Administered clients morning, afternoon and evening medication and vitamins. Transported client to and from outings at local parks and recreation centres. Maintained all aspects of housekeeping including laundry, dishes, meal prep and clean up, vacuuming, dusting and pet care.
Resident Care Attendant (06/07/2005 – 08/07/2007)
Last Employer: Nurse Next Door
Responsibilities: Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reported changes in client condition to manager or supervisor. Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands. Cared for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, provided companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles. Planned, shopped for, and prepared meals, including special diets, and assisted families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals. Participated in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services. Transported clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Education
Establishment: Vancouver Career College, Surrey Campus
Degree: Diploma
Education Period: 10/01/2003 - 08/31/2004
Speciality: Community Health Care
Average Grade: 3.7 GPA
Skills
I have a strong desire to help people. I am skilled in all aspects of being a loving Care Aide. I am responsible, compassionate, patient, emotionally stable, and cheerful. In addition, I have learned over the years to be tactful, honest, and discreet, because I worked in private homes. Being polite, compassionate professional,and relaxed are some of my strong suits. Having a pleasant disposition as well as using and recognising non verbal communication are a couple of the skills I have learned over the years.
Computer Skills: I'm proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. I'm comfortable using these programs and have some experience doing so. I'm interested in learning how to use any other programs as well.
Additional Information
Conferences or Courses:
Professional Membership: Registered with The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry
Certifications or Licensures: Resident Care Attendant Certificate, Alzheimer's Certificate, Long Term Geriatric Care Aide Certificate, Mental Health Community Care Certificate, Food-Safe Level 1, First Aid & CPR, SuperHost Certificate
Interests
Home decor, gardening, reading, swimming, walking my dog, bird watching, family BBQ's, Childrens festivals, playing with my kids, amusement parks, attending flea markets and garage sales.