Carla Romulus

Cooking,laundry, do patient Errands,doctors appointment etc.......

• Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
• Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
• Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
• Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
• Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
• Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
• Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
• Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
• Educated families about proper nutrition for their loved ones in order to maintain good health.
• Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
• Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
• Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
• Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
• Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
• Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
• Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
• Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
• Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
• Administered medications orally or topically as directed by physician orders.
• Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
• Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
• Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
• Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
• Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
• Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
• Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
• Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
• Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
• Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
• Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
• Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
• Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
• Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
• Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
• Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
• Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
• Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
• Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.