Resident Care Assistant
Chelsea Retirement Community
CHELSEA, MI
8/21/04 - 1/15/22
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding patient care on electronic medical records system.
- Served meals to residents according to individual meal plans, nutritional needs and personal preferences.
- Transported residents safely to doctor appointments and other events outside of the facility.
- Encouraged socialization among the residents by organizing activities within the facility such as board games, arts and crafts.
- Collaborated closely with nursing staff members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered call bells promptly and responded quickly to requests from staff members.
- Developed positive relationships with family members of residents providing updates on care plans and progress.
- Helped residents maintain neat, orderly, and comfortable room by making beds and assisting with cleaning and organization.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating activities.
- Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Reported changes in resident's condition to Nurse Supervisor.
- Assisted with ambulation needs such as walking with a cane or wheelchair assistance.
- Provided assistance to residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing per physician order.
- Identified potential risks associated with resident care plans and reported any concerns immediately to supervisor.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans for each resident.
- Reported on patient activities to charge person at end of shift to maintain continuity of care.
- Responded appropriately in emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new developments or changes in services provided to residents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens and cleaning up after meals.
- Provided emotional support to residents during difficult times and assisted them with adjustment issues related to their stay at the facility.