Shobna Chand

Resident Care Assistant

Ozcare

08.2014 - Current

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Followed residence's care plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Followed directions of registered nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Delivered high-quality care to Dementia patients in aged care facility.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.