Glory Edgell

Patient Care Worker

Arcare Aged Care

04.2012 - Current

Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Assisted with end-of-life care.
Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.