Destiney King

activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting; monitoring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature;repositioning bedridden patients; providing basic wound care; documenting patient care and reporting changes to nurses; and ensuring a safe and clean patient environment.

• Mobility:Helping residents move, transfer (from bed to chair, for example), and providing assistance with ambulation.

Medical Support

• Medication Management:Administering prescribed medications, ensuring they are taken on time, and monitoring for any adverse effects.
• Health Monitoring:Observing and documenting residents' health conditions, monitoring vital signs, and reporting any changes to shift managers or healthcare providers.
• Healthcare Coordination:Scheduling and providing transportation to doctor's appointments and coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure care plans are followed.

Household & Environmental Support

• Meal Assistance:Assisting with or preparing meals to meet dietary needs and helping residents during mealtimes.
• Light Housekeeping:Performing tasks such as laundry, light cleaning, and maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the resident's living space.

Companionship & Emotional Support

• Social Engagement:Engaging with residents, listening to their stories, participating in conversations, and encouraging them to join in social activities to prevent isolation.
• Nurturing Environment:Creating a warm, safe, and supportive atmosphere where residents feel valued, understood, and happy.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

• Turning or moving patients

• Gathering medical supplies

• Bathing patients

• Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc.

• Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake

• Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate

• Answering patient calls

• Documenting information

• Cleaning rooms and bed linens

• Stocking supplies

• Assisting with some medical procedures