Senior Healthcare Assistant
Kenderdine Park Resthome N Private Hospital
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff in basic medical procedures and monitoring vital signs.
- Learned safety protocols and infection control measures to maintain a clean environment.
- Documented patient care reports accurately for effective communication among team members.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and reassurance.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of health care practices and policies.
- Adapted quickly to diverse patient needs, demonstrating flexibility in care approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced communication between patients and healthcare providers by acting as a reliable liaison, ensuring accurate information sharing.
- Assisted in the development of new protocols designed to improve efficiency within healthcare facilities while maintaining high levels of patient care quality.
- Streamlined daily operations through meticulous organization, effective multitasking, and prioritization of tasks for optimal time management.
- Assisted medical professionals in administering treatments, resulting in more efficient patient care and faster recovery times.
- Coordinated appointments scheduling among other administrative tasks efficiently while managing workload appropriately considering priorities.
- Contributed to increased patient comfort by effectively addressing individual needs and concerns during their stay at healthcare facilities.
- Administered medications accurately under supervision, reducing potential medication errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the healthcare industry while enhancing personal skills relevant to job performance.
- Monitored and reported potential safety hazards, contributing to a safer environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Conducted routine health assessments to monitor patients'' progress throughout treatments or interventions, allowing for timely adjustments if needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing immediate care under the supervision of medical professionals, minimizing potential complications or harm to the patient.
- Mentored newer Health Care Assistants by sharing knowledge gained from years of experience working with diverse populations facing complex health challenges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper self-care techniques, promoting healthier lifestyles and better long-term health outcomes.
- Assisted in implementing new policies or procedures within the facility while maintaining compliance with existing regulations for quality assurance purposes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and building strong relationships within the community.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- 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.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
