Assistant in Nursing
- Provided emotional support to elderly clients who are dealing with loneliness or depression
- Developed strong relationships with clients through compassionate care and respect for their autonomy
- Utilized problem solving skills to effectively manage challenging behaviours of clients
- Provided assistance to elderly clients with day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with clients and their families
- Assisted caregivers with transfers from bedside commodes, wheelchairs, beds, chairs, using appropriate lifting techniques
- Participated in training sessions on topics related to aged care such as dementia awareness, end of life support and falls prevention
- Assessed the dietary requirements of clients and prepared meals accordingly, ensuring proper nutrition was maintained
- Researched new technologies that can help improve the quality of life for elderly individuals living at home or in residential facilities
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
- Answered patient call signals, intercom system notifications and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Ensured proper documentation of administered medications, contributing to accurate medical records for each patient.
- Provided support during emergency situations involving medications, such as administering lifesaving drugs or managing adverse drug reactions under pressure.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize treatment plans for individual patients.