Chloe Coomber

Health Care Assistant

Buckland Aged Care Services

Springwood

04.2022 - Current

Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Coordinated care with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
Responded to call lights and completed frequent rounds to meet patients' needs.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Conducted research into new treatments that could improve patient outcomes.
Implemented creative activities to emotionally support patients throughout medical treatment.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Counseled patients on pain management, treatment procedures and physician instructions.
Monitored, maintained, and calibrated medical equipment daily.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
Monitored individuals to identify and address specific care needs.
Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Actively participated in team meetings discussing patient cases and best practices.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Collaborated with cross-functional team to define features and build powerful and easy-to-use products and customer-facing workflow tools.