Personal Care Assistant
Always care services
Adelaide , South Australia
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Researched community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.
- Conducted home visits to assess client's needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Assessed changes in condition or behavior of the client which may require further medical attention.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.