Kala Goodreau

Cna

Bradford Ecumenical Home

Bradford, PA

01.2015 - 06.2015

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.
Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.