Care Assistant
Welcome Home Assisted Living Inc.
Owosso, MI
05.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted elderly patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided companionship to patients by talking, listening and engaging in activities such as reading or playing board games.
- Answered patient call bells promptly and responded to requests for assistance with a positive attitude.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.
- Transported patients to appointments or other locations using wheelchairs or strhers.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the residents and patients.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas within the facility.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all staff members and residents and patients by adhering to safety protocols.
- Reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Observed residents and patients for any signs of discomfort or distress.
- Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating.
- Assisted patients with personal care by bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Made beds, organized rooms and lightly cleaned to maintain sanitary living environments.
- Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
- Transferred patients to and from beds, chairs or wheelchairs using principles of body mechanics and equipment such as gait belts.
- Communicated with patients' family members and friends to answer questions and explain care tasks.
- Guided individuals to restroom for toileting and cared for incontinence needs.
- Documented observations of mental and physical health to report updates to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.