Esther Zhang

2751 Dewdney Trunk Road, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2H8

Tel: 778-859-9200 E-mail:

OBJECTIVE: Health Care Assistant

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
  • Heath Care Assistant Diploma- Kwantlen University – April 2012; graduated with an “A” average
  • BC Care Aid and Community Health Worker registered - #000000; Food Safe – Level 1 certified
  • Successfully completed 376 hours of clinical practicum experience in Long Term Care, Dementia Care and Home Support with excellent references
  • Registered Nurse (China) with strong medical education background and clinical experience; 10 years nursing experience in acute care hospital in thoracic surgery and ICU
  • Confident to work with Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents providing compassionate and quality care and assistance with ADL respecting their dignity and promoting independence as able
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with good understanding of patient centred care gained through Communication for IEHP’s course at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HCA – CLINCAL EXPERIENCE, KWANTLEN UNIVERISTY, Surrey, BC2011--2012

George Pearson Centre - Complex Care practicum112 hours

  • Assisted 8 residents per shiftassisting patients with post trauma injuries, drug addiction, stroke recovery; applied resident-centred care, implemented care plan and promoted residents’ potential function
  • Mastered all professional skills including feeding, bathing, shaving, mechanical transferring, suppository application, flee enema, condom catheter, changing urine bag, TED stocking
  • Transferred residents manually and by mechanized slings, stand lifts and ceiling lifts
  • Monitored BM and urine output and recorded information accurately in chart
  • Changed bed linens and kept patient area clean and tidy

Czorny Alzheimer Centre - Special care practicum 56 hours

  • Cared for 2 clients per shift with Alzheimer’s and Dementia following care plans
  • Assisted with ADL including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and peri care and feeding as needed
  • Used empathetic and compassionate communication techniques, paying special attention to non verbal cues to determine needs, reduce agitation of clients and gain their trust and cooperation
  • Organized recreational activities according to their interests and accompanied them assisting to participate according to abilities
  • Liaised with clients family members to understand their history to facilitate communication and conversation; made memory box for each client to help stimulate memory

CareLife Fleetwood - Clinical practicum 144 hours (191-bed facility for those with complex health
care needs).

  • Cared for 5 clients per shift with chronic medical conditions including MS, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stoke recovery, arthritis following care plans
  • Assisted with personal care including bathing using ceiling lifts, stand lifts and slings, dressing, grooming, shaving, feeding and repositioning to prevent bedsores, apply TED stockings
  • Assisted with toileting, peri care, changed pads and urine bag, bed pans, suppository insertion, flee enemas
  • Collected laboratory specimens (urine/stool) and submit for testing

Empress Suites Assisted Living – Assisted Living practicum32 hours

  • Assisted 5 geriatric clients per shift with ADL including dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting
  • Prepared meals and snacks, serve meals to residents, laundry and light housekeeping
  • Accompanied to recreation activities including arts and crafts and provided stimulation, conversation and companionship

Bayshore Home Care – Home Care Support practicum32 hours

  • Assisted geriatric clients in their home with mobility issues, early stage Alzheimer’s and Dementia, diabetes, cancer, and post surgical recovery
  • Assisted with personal care including bathing (tub/shower), dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, peri care and changing pads; transferred clients using mechanical stand lift
  • Assisted with light housekeeping, meal preparation, changing bed linens and laundry
  • Observed clients’ mental and physical changes and reported to supervisor in a timely manner

Beijing United Family Hospital, Beijing, China2001-2010

A pioneering and international standard American operated healthcare organization with 50 beds, providing comprehensive and integrated healthcare services.

SeniorNurse—Family Practice GP inpatient(Part time)

  • Administered Nursing Care plan and interventions following International standard care procedures and being sensitive and respectful of cultural diversity
  • Monitored patients physical and mental response to treatment and documented information in chart accurately manually
  • Assessed clients’ vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse and O2 saturation
  • Performed veni-puncture for laboratory tests; set up and administered IV infusion often using IV pumps
  • Provided bedside nursing care for a variety of medical conditions including pre and post operative care for orthopaedic surgeries and reconstruction, appendicitis, acute pancreatitis and cholelithiasis
  • Educated patients and their families about post operative care at home, wound care and exercises in both English and Mandarin

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Medical Purchasing Manager (FT), Beijing United Family Hospital, Beijing, China2001 - 2010

Senior Nurse, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China1996 - 2000

Head Nurse, Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Tuberculosis Thoracic Tumour Hospital, Beijing, China1986-1995

EDUCATION

Heath Care Assistant Diploma, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey BC 2011-2012

Bachelor Degree of Medicine, Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), Beijing, China1999 -2002

Medical English Diploma, Beijing Adult Medical College, Beijing, China1993 -1996

Nursing College Level Diploma, Beijing Adult Medical College, Beijing, China1991 -1995

Nursing Diploma, Beijing Nursing School, Beijing, China 1983 -1986

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AWARDS

Professional Communication for Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHP)Jan - Apr2011

Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Surrey, BC

Emergency First Aid—CRP/AED(Recertified CPR training every two years)2010

Training held according to the American Cardiac Association Standards, Beijing, China

Food Safe – Level 1, Vancouver School Board Continuing Education, Vancouver, BC2011

Gold Prize Winner, Beijing Nursing Competition1995

Sponsored by Beijing Municipal Health Bureau and Beijing Television Station

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Lakeshore Long Term Care Centre, Coquitlam, BC Sept 2011- Present

  • Assisting residents with recreational activities, served snacks and provided companionship

ReferencesAvailable Upon Request