Amiah Bruce

Healthcare Technician

Carle Foundation Hospital

, IL

08.2023 - Current

Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.