Karen Kirkwood

• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
• Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
• Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
• Provided transportation and appointments management.
• Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
• Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.

Night Shift- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 5 nights a week

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.