Caregiver/ Rehab Assistant
Moffitt Cancer Center/Grace ALF/martin ALF/Private
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote health standards.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and medical professionals effectively.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Facilitated patient and family education and training on assistive device and adaptive equipment uses.
- Collaborated with physical therapist in creating patient treatment plans and specific home exercise programs.
- Checked physical therapy supplies, assisting with ordering and restocking.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Implemented kinesiology taping to improve joint range of motion and reduce inflammation.
- Provided in-home therapeutic treatments to patients after hip replacement surgery.
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
- Administered ultrasound, diathermy or other therapeutic modalities.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes to physical therapist.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Utilized gait belts, lifts, or slings to safely move and transfer patients.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Observed patients awaiting therapy or transportation to note needs and handle situations appropriately.
- Administered structured activities to socialize patients.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Assisted patients during ambulation to prevent injuries.
- Performed treatment procedures to improve patient's functioning.
- Prepared patients for treatment by positioning, dressing or removing external supports.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives through participation in staff meetings, trainings, and program evaluations.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of patient progress.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding best practices in rehabilitation care by attending relevant conferences and workshops regularly.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized rehabilitation plans.
- Handled administrative tasks such as documenting daily notes about individual treatments provided by therapists.
- Educated patients and their families on proper home exercises, enhancing adherence to treatment plans outside the clinic setting.
- Implemented creative strategies to motivate patients throughout their recovery journey, resulting in higher levels of engagement during therapy sessions.
- Facilitated effective transitions between different stages of rehabilitation by coordinating services with external agencies and discharge planning teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized care and compassionate communication.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques for pain management, helping patients achieve greater comfort levels while undergoing treatment.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, or after exercise routines to ensure safety while maximizing therapeutic benefits.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals and objectives.