Caregiver
Seasoned hands care
Edinburgh , Scotland
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
