PCA
Robinvale District Health Services
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Promoted social interaction among residents within a long-term care facility which enhanced overall quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
