Patient Care Assistant
Arcadia Aged Care Service
120 McCracken St, Essendon, VIC
11.2012 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and procedures as needed.
- Participated in developing individualized plans of care based on patient assessments.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.