LIYANAGE SHASHINI ELLAWALA
St. Albert,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Aide with expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient-centered care, dedicated to enhancing patient mobility and independence while fostering strong, trusting relationships. Recognized for swift responses in emergencies and proficiency in documenting behaviors to ensure seamless continuity of care. Committed to delivering personalized support and companionship, with a solid foundation in compassionate care and interpersonal skills. Eager to expand medical knowledge and skills in a supportive environment, ready to leverage communication abilities and care assistance expertise in a Healthcare Aide role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Edmonton
01.2025 - Current
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs, and other locations.
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Helped patients to complete routine exercises to build mobility.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits, and social activities.
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Offered support, companionship, and stimulation with conversation and recreation.
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Built friendly rapport with patients and delivered personalized care.
- Kept rooms clean and ready to meet individual needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life.
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
Dietary Aide
Venvi River Ridge Senior Care
St.Albert
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Operated equipment following manufacturer directions and promptly reported problems to supervisor.
- Washed and sanitized dishes, flatware, and glasses.
- Prepared food to dietary guidelines, noting food sensitivities and allergens.
- Maintained familiarity with menu offerings, key ingredients and preparation methods.
- Followed proper food storage procedures to minimize waste and spoilage.
- Prepared trays or snacks for group events.
- Kept work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service.
- Monitored patients eating habits and reported problems with chewing, swallowing or loss of appetite.
- Assisted with serving or delivering meals to support high-volume meal periods.
- Observed safety and sanitation requirements for food preparation.
Food Service Aide
Good Samaritan Society
Edmonton, AB
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored food at serving areas for freshness and replenishment needs.
- Built solid working relationships within team to improve service delivery.
- Observed quality and safety standards for safe food-handling practices.
- Sanitized surface areas and kitchen equipment to prevent infection or cross contamination.
Health Care Assistant
Aspen House Care Residence
Morinville, AB
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Input patient data into system and made updates to reflect health coverage changes.
- Assisted with wound care procedures following established guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with chart updates, scheduling, and administrative support.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Conducted routine patient assessments to monitor health status.
- Assisted nursing staff with implementation of patient care plans.
- Dressed wounds, helped with procedures, and replenished room supplies.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
Education
Bachelor - Psychology
Concordia University
Edmonton, AB09.2026
Certificate - Nursing
Nursing School
Sri Lanka07.2023
Certificate -
First Aid Course & CPR Certification
Certification -
Food Safety
NVQ L4 -
Quality Control (QC)
Certificate -
Pro Serve
NVQ L4 -
Work Study Officer
Skills
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Feeding assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Mobility assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient lifting
- Meal planning
- Quality assurance
Certification
Directory Registered Number- 152563
Languages
French
Elementary
English
Professional Working
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Dietary Aide
Venvi River Ridge Senior Care
10.2024 - 01.2026
Food Service Aide
Good Samaritan Society
10.2024 - 01.2025
Health Care Assistant
Aspen House Care Residence
12.2023 - 12.2024
Certificate - Nursing
Nursing School
Bachelor - Psychology
Concordia University
Certificate -
First Aid Course & CPR Certification
Certification -
Food Safety
NVQ L4 -
Quality Control (QC)
Certificate -
Pro Serve
NVQ L4 -
Work Study Officer