Rajneesh Bajwa

Certified Health Care Assistant with 200+ hours of hands-on practicum experience in long-term care and assisted living environments. Proven ability to support residents with daily living activities, ensure safety and comfort. Seeking an HCA position to deliver high-quality, compassionate care. Reliable person with experience in caregiving, working as a Dietary Aide in a healthcare facility, and previous experience in the food service industry.

Dietary Aide at Compass Group Canada (Elim Village) (2024-06 – 2026-08)

• Served meals for 30 residents in a long-term care facility, followed special diets
• Maintain sanitation standards and work closely with healthcare staff to support resident nutrition and safety.

Health Care Assistant – Practicum (64 hours) at Aspira Astoria Retirement Living (2026-07 – 2026-07)

• Provided companionship and emotional support to residents while building positive and respectful relationships.
• Assisted 3–5 residents with personal care, including sponge baths, grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Supported residents with their daily routines to help maintain comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Assisted with light housekeeping duties, including laundry and tidying residents' rooms.
• Encouraged and accompanied residents to recreational and social activities.
• Assisted residents using wheelchairs to safely travel to dining areas and other areas of the residence.
• Observed residents throughout the day and reported any concerns or changes to appropriate staff.

Health Care Assistant – Practicum (216 hours) at Chartwell Crescent Gardens (2026-06 – 2026-07)

• Assisted 5–6 residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and oral care.
• Assisted with safe resident transfers using mechanical lifts and sit-to-stand lifts under supervision.
• Provided person-centred care to residents living with dementia, using calm communication and trust-building approaches when residents were reluctant to receive care or eat.
• Observed residents for changes in their physical condition or behaviour and reported concerns to the nurse.
• Documented resident care, including food intake percentages and bowel movements.
• Maintained a safe resident environment by checking floor mats, and other fall-prevention measures.

Caregiver at Private Residence (Senior Care) (2024-12 – 2026-02)

• Supported a client daily with personal care, hygiene and medication reminders.
• Helped with meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry.

Kitchen Team Member (2023-10 – 2024-07)

• Restock, prepared food by washing, cutting, and maintained a clean kitchen area.

Health Care Assistant – Western Community College (2026)

Associate of Arts – Lasalle College (2024)