Erin Tougas

Assisting residents in an assisted living on 3rd shift.

Toilet assistance

Catheter Care

Bandage change

Administered Morphin

• Assisted people with Disabilities with daily cares and routines.
• Help or assisted family involvement with visits.
• Ensured that all equipment used was clean and functioning properly prior to use on a patient.
• Observed changes in condition or behavior of residents and reported any changes promptly to nursing staff.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized plans of care for each resident.
• Participated in team meetings discussing concerns about resident care issues or new policies and procedures.
• Responded promptly to emergency situations as directed by supervisor or nurse on duty.
• Provided feedback regarding resident progress towards goals established in their plan of care.
• Reported any potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Promoted an environment which encourages independence among the residents while providing excellent customer service.
• Performed routine rounds throughout the day to ensure resident comfort and safety needs were met.
• Assisted in transferring residents from beds to wheelchairs using appropriate safety techniques.