Garima Singh
Halifax
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) with a passion for improving the quality of life for individuals in need of care. With hands-on experience in long-term care, home care, and hospital settings, I specialize in providing respectful and dignified personal support including mobility assistance, personal hygiene, nutrition, and companionship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CCA Clinical Placement
Northwood Long-Term Care
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
- Applied safe transfer and mobility techniques, ensuring a safe environment with zero injuries.
- Reported changes in residents’ health conditions to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Supported leisure and recreational activities for resident engagement.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for individualized care planning.
- Support clients with eating, hydration, and daily routines.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and follow infection control practice.
Volunteer
Apna Ghar Retirement Home
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly residents.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate - Personal Support Worker Diploma
Oxford International Career College
Halifax, NS10.2025
Post Graduation Diploma - Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Lambton College
Mississauga, CA08-2022
Skills
- Personal Care and Hygiene Support
- Empathy and Compassion
- Observation and Attention to Detail
- Time Management and Organization
- Care Plan Implementation
Certification
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C – valid until 2028
- WHMIS & Infection Prevention – 2025
- Food Safety – 2025
- Dementia Care Certificate – 2025
- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) – 2025
- LEAP ( Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care ) - 2025
Timeline
CCA Clinical Placement
Northwood Long-Term Care
07.2025 - 08.2025
Volunteer
Apna Ghar Retirement Home
11.2019 - 02.2021
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate - Personal Support Worker Diploma
Oxford International Career College
Post Graduation Diploma - Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Lambton College
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