Health Care Assistant
Celtic
ROTHWELL, QLD
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Learned and demonstrated proper technique for assisting patients in walking with or without assistive devices.
- Recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies according to established protocols.
- Obtained wide range of information from nursing staff about patient conditions, treatment plans and suggested activities.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding, and assisting in feeding activities.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Supported resident interests and welfare by encouraging participation in events geared toward appropriate physical activity and social interactions.
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Helped create a safe environment for patients by following infection control practices.
- Observed behavioral changes in patients that may indicate the need for further medical evaluation or intervention .
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Encouraged patients to take part in therapeutic activities designed for their rehabilitation goals.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Administered therapies and medications under direction of physician to reduce symptoms and treat underlying conditions.
