Simran Sandhu

Compassionate, dependable, and motivated Health Care Assistant (HCA) with completed HCA training and hands-on supervised clinical placement experience supporting residents in long-term care environments. Demonstrates a strong commitment to person-centred care, dignity, privacy, independence, choice, comfort, and individualized routines. Experienced in assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, positioning, meals, and routine activities while maintaining respectful and professional communication.

Strong observation and reporting skills, with the ability to recognize and communicate changes in a resident's physical or behavioural condition to the supervising nurse, mentor, or appropriate healthcare staff. Brings additional healthcare-environment experience with Fraser Health and K-Bro Linen, including infection prevention practices, environmental hygiene, clinical-area support, clean linen distribution, equipment safety, organization, and workplace safety. Known for teamwork, accountability, time management, organization, problem-solving, and the ability to remain effective in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Health Care Assistant Training Placement - Buchanan Lodge - New Westminster, BC

(2026-07-15 - 2026-08-21)

• Provided supervised, person-centred support to residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), maintaining a respectful and supportive approach throughout care.
• Assisted residents with personal care needs, including personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, positioning, meals, and routine activities.
• Supported resident comfort, dignity, privacy, independence, and individual preferences while completing assigned care activities.
• Observed residents during care and daily routines and identified changes in physical or behavioural condition for communication to the supervising nurse, mentor, or appropriate staff member.
• Used respectful verbal communication and active listening when interacting with residents, families, mentors, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Followed infection prevention and control practices and workplace safety requirements while providing care and assisting with resident mobility.
• Applied safe transfer and positioning practices within the supervised training environment.
• Maintained confidentiality and privacy when supporting residents and communicating with healthcare team members.
• Participated as a member of the care team and demonstrated accountability, organization, time management, and professional conduct.

Health Care Assistant Training Placement - Rosemary Heights Senior Village - South Surrey, BC

(2026-08-24 - 2026-09-02)

• Supported residents with daily care needs while promoting independence, dignity, privacy, choice, comfort, and individualized routines.
• Assisted residents with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, positioning, meals, and routine activities.
• Provided respectful support based on residents' preferences, routines, and individual care needs.
• Built positive relationships with residents through active listening, respectful communication, and a compassionate approach to daily care.
• Observed residents and reported changes in physical or behavioural condition to the supervising nurse or mentor.
• Practiced safe care procedures, infection prevention measures, documentation practices, and professional communication.
• Worked collaboratively with mentors and healthcare team members and maintained a professional approach in a resident-care environment.
• Demonstrated awareness of privacy, confidentiality, resident dignity, and the importance of promoting independence during care.

Housekeeping Aide - Fraser Health - Royal Columbian Hospital, New Westminster, BC

(2023-04)

• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, clinical areas, and high-touch surfaces while following infection prevention and workplace safety practices in a hospital environment.
• Perform discharge cleaning and bed preparation to support safe, clean, and ready patient-care environments.
• Replenish required supplies and maintain organized work areas to support efficient healthcare operations.
• Transport equipment and furniture as required while maintaining safe pathways and organized clinical work areas.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report equipment malfunctions or supply requirements to the supervisor.
• Work within a healthcare environment where attention to sanitation, safety, organization, and infection prevention is essential to patient and staff well-being.
• Demonstrate reliability, time management, teamwork, and the ability to complete assigned responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Linen Porter - K-Bro Linen - BC

(2025-07 - 2026-01)

• Distributed clean linen, towels, and uniforms to designated healthcare areas and departments.
• Maintained clean and organized linen rooms and storage areas to support efficient healthcare operations.
• Monitored linen stock and usage and maintained adequate organization of supplies.
• Kept linen trolleys and related equipment clean, safe, and properly stored.
• Supported housekeeping and laundry teams with additional duties as required.
• Worked in a healthcare-support environment requiring organization, reliability, cleanliness, safe work practices, and coordination with other departments.

Cap 3 Support Manager - Walmart - Burnaby, BC

(2022-08 - 2023-09)

• Supervised and trained associates while supporting efficient daily operations and customer service.
• Managed inventory, merchandising, compliance, and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Coordinated with managers and leadership to prioritize tasks and implement operational plans.
• Demonstrated leadership, delegation, communication, organization, accountability, and problem-solving in a busy workplace.

Overnight Merchandising Associate - Walmart - Burnaby, BC

(2020-11 - 2022-08)

• Monitored stock, replenished shelves, and coordinated with suppliers to maintain product availability.
• Worked collaboratively with store managers and sales teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintained organized work areas and completed assigned operational tasks efficiently.

Retail Representative - Crossmark - Surrey, BC

(2024-05 - 2025-04)

• Supported customers, maintained product availability, and organized displays.
• Collaborated with team members and resolved customer concerns professionally.
• Applied strong communication, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

Prep Cook - Din Tai Fung Restaurant - Surrey, BC

(2025-04 - 2025-07)

• Prepared and portioned ingredients, maintained a clean and sanitary workstation, and followed food-safety practices.
• Operated kitchen equipment safely and followed standardized recipes and FIFO food-storage practices.
• Worked efficiently as part of a team while maintaining cleanliness, organization, safety, and food-handling standards.

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program (2026-09-02)

Associate of Arts Diploma - Alexander College (2020-09 - 2022-07)