Healthcare Assistant with 4 years of experience in primary care, dementia care and assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient centered care. Has extensive experience in providing personal care to elderly and disabled individuals. Maintains a safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Supported day to day living of residents suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and grooming
Providing companionship and emotional support.
Assisted with resident's 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.
Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Providing individualized care to residents and helped them maintain their independence.
Created a comfortable environment within the home for residents.
Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Performed care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
Optimized patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
Assisted in personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
Documented all tasks carried out with residents using care control monitoring system.
Contributed to individualized care plan development providing feedback and documentation on needs and client history.
Managed personal care needs of 5+ clients, promptly tending to toileting and hygiene.
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FLORENCE ACADEMY - 2022
Mental Health Awareness,
Dementia
Basic Life Support (Theory)
Health, Safety and Welfare
Safeguarding Adults Level 1
Duty of Care
Fluids and Nutrition
Food Hygiene
Awareness of Diabetes
Infection Prevention and Control