Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
Maintained accurate records of client care and progress to ensure continuity.
Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to address needs.
Supported mobility and physical exercise programs tailored to individual client requirements.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
PCA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Merrick, NY
2022 - Current
Assisted clients with personal care tasks, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
Managed medication reminders, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
Maintained a clean and safe environment according to hygiene standards.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
DSP
Qsac Family Services
New York, NY
2016 - 2021
Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
Developed and implemented personalized care plans to meet unique needs of clients effectively.
Monitored and documented client progress to ensure adherence to service goals and improve outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support tailored to individual requirements.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Implemented feedback mechanisms to continuously refine care approaches, ensuring responsiveness to client needs.
Psychiatric Technician
Queens Hospital Center
Queens, NY
2016 - 2020
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to address needs.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Maintained accurate records of client care and progress to ensure continuity.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Conducted regular safety checks on patients to prevent self-harm or injury risks.
Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.