Health Care Assistant as a Volunteer
CHT Royal Ock
11.2024 - Current
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Recorded height and weight of patients.
- Prepared and served food trays.
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Shaved and drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, and examination.
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
- Utilized wheelchairs and moveable beds to transport patients to treatment units and operating rooms.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during each shift.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
