Stewart Bick

Hospital Aide/Personal Carer

DHHS

Hobart, TAS

07.1998 - 07.2025

Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in patient rooms and common areas.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
Provided support during patient meals, ensuring nutritional needs met.
Transported patients within the facility for treatments and appointments.
Organized and restocked medical supplies in designated areas.
Communicated effectively with patients to address concerns or needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care delivery.
Provided compassionate care to elderly and disabled patients.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Assisted nurses and other medical staff in providing patient care.
Organized patient charts for easy access by other healthcare providers.
Assisted nursing staff with wound care treatments such as applying dressings or compresses.
Ensured that all areas were clean and sanitized according to infection control guidelines.
Administered medications under the supervision of registered nurses.
Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care plans and progress updates.
Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Performed basic housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, restocking supplies, and cleaning rooms.
Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on behalf of patients.
Transported patients safely using wheelchairs or stretchers when needed.
Maintained inventory of medical supplies by ordering new items when necessary.
Prepared meals according to individual dietary requirements of each patient.
Answered call lights promptly to attend to patient needs in a timely manner.
Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Provided compassionate support to clients in daily living activities.
Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
Trained new staff on caregiving procedures and best practices.
Developed trusting relationships with clients and their families.
Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Ensured that all equipment used was stored safely when not in use following manufacturer's guidelines.
Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations involving medical crises or accidents.
Assisted patients with mobility issues by helping them transfer from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.