Ilona Kalko
Red Deer,AB
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Summary
Experienced Health Care Aide and Personal Caregiver with 8+ years of hands-on support in bathing, meal preparation, medication reminders, mobility assistance, and dementia care. Known for compassionate care, social interaction, and safe daily support.
Work History
Personal Caregiver / Dementia Care
Self Employed Services
Red Deer, AB
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported health changes to family members or care team.
- Prepared meals and supported medication reminders according to care plans.
- Provided mobility assistance, transfers, and safe ambulation support.
- Maintained clean, organized living spaces to promote safe home environments.
Unit Clerk (Practicum)
The City Of Red Deer
RD Regional Hospital
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated calendars, and supported daily workflow for unit operations.
- Entered and updated records accurately in municipal systems, maintaining organized and confidential documentation.
- Managed reception calls, directed inquiries, and provided courteous customer service to residents and internal staff.
- Prepared correspondence, reports, and forms using Microsoft Office and standard office procedures.
- Filed, retrieved, and tracked records to ensure timely access to required information.
Health Care Aide
Point West Living
Red Deer, AB
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support.
- Supported meal service, feeding assistance, and hydration reminders for residents.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records and daily reports.
- Maintained clean, safe living spaces while following infection control protocols.
Health Care Aide
Bethany Care
Bethany Collegeside
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged resident independence through respectful assistance and daily routine support.
- Collaborated with care team to deliver consistent, person-centered support.
- Responded quickly to resident needs, call bells, and comfort requests.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
M.I.S. Lebedyn Medical College
Lebedyn, Ukraine06-2002
Unit Clerk Program Certificate - Health Office Administration
Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, AB01-2023
Health Care Aide Certificate - Healthcare
Academy of Learning College
Red Deer, AB01-2018
Skills
- Meal service
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Caregiver training
- Care plan management
- Compassionate care
- Patient support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Personal Caregiver / Dementia Care
Self Employed Services
12.2023 - Current
Unit Clerk (Practicum)
The City Of Red Deer
11.2023 - 12.2023
Health Care Aide
Point West Living
10.2021 - 10.2023
Health Care Aide
Bethany Care
10.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Physician Assistant
M.I.S. Lebedyn Medical College
Unit Clerk Program Certificate - Health Office Administration
Red Deer Polytechnic
Health Care Aide Certificate - Healthcare
Academy of Learning College