CNA
Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation Center
California, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.