KATHLEEN PETERSON

• Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding
• Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff to ensure proper care
• Supported residents' mobility needs, including transfers and ambulation assistance
• Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols
• Fostered a positive atmosphere by engaging residents in conversations and activities to enhance their well-being
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Same Job details as other CNA work.