Tara - Louise Sidhu - Assistant in Nursing - Aegis Aged Care

Assistant in Nursing

Aegis Aged Care

04.2024 - Current

Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.