Mehak Kaur
Health Care Assistant
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About
Compassionate and dependable Health Care Assistant with completed HCA training, long-term care and assisted living practicum experience, and hospital experience as a Patient Watch Attendant. Skilled in patient safety, observation, documentation, communication, and person-centred care.
Experience
Patient Watch Attendant at Paladin Security (2025-04 – Present)
- Continuously observed assigned patients to promote safety and identify changes in behaviour or condition.
- Communicated patient concerns and emergencies promptly to nursing staff.
- Documented observations accurately according to hospital procedures.
- Collaborated with nurses, security, and hospital staff.
- Maintained patient privacy, confidentiality, and a respectful presence.
Clinical Practicum — Long-Term Care at Holyrood Manor
Provided person-centred care while supporting residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and maintaining personal hygiene.
- Assisted residents with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and safe use of lifts and mobility equipment.
- Promoted resident dignity, privacy, comfort, independence, and safety during care.
- Communicated respectfully with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Observed and reported changes in residents' physical, emotional, and behavioural conditions.
- Followed care plans, infection prevention practices, workplace safety procedures, and privacy requirements.
Clinical Practicum — Assisted Living at Aspire Mayfair Terrace Retirement Living
- Supported residents with personal care and activities of daily living while encouraging independence.
- Provided escorts to meals, activities, appointments, and other areas as required.
- Provided reminders for scheduled activities, meals, appointments, and daily routines.
- Provided respectful assistance with grooming, dressing, toileting, meals, and hygiene.
- Used compassionate communication and active listening to understand residents' needs and preferences.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
- Medication Assistance / Reminders.
Education
Health Care Assistant Certificate in Health Care – Western Community College (2026)
Diploma in General Arts – Kwantlen Polytechnic University (2024)