ANOMA CHATWIN
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Healthcare Assistant with [Number] years of experience assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
University Of Utah Hospital
North Salt Lake, UT
01.1996 - 04.2016
- 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.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- 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.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Followed and implemented [Type] care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Convent
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Observation Documentation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Hoisting Equipment
- Status Updates
- Linen Replacements
- Fluid Measurement
- Strength Improvements
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Condition Observation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Emotional and Social Support
- Active Listening
- Nutrition and Diet
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
University Of Utah Hospital
01.1996 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Holy Family Convent