Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Location Preference
On-SiteLocation: Picton, MBHPiction MBH
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Bridgette Kitson
Picton,MBH
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Seaview Home, excelling in client care and medication administration. Proven ability to monitor health and foster strong relationships with residents, enhancing their quality of life. Committed to delivering compassionate support while ensuring safety and dignity in daily activities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care giver
Seaview home
Picton, Malbourgh
07.2026 - Current
- Supported colleagues in various tasks to enhance collaboration and ensure smooth workflow.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored and documented health changes in resident conditions.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
Care giver
Seaview home
Picton, Malbourgh
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement.
- Communicated effectively with residents to understand their needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care delivery.
- Documented resident activities and care provided in logbooks.
- Followed safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Education
Level 23 - Social Community Services
Carreaforce
08.2012 - 08.2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Client support
Certification
- Full drivers licence
- Certificate in commoty social services
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care giver
Seaview home
07.2026 - Current
Care giver
Seaview home
03.2026 - 07.2026
Level 23 - Social Community Services
Carreaforce
08.2012 - 08.2026