Kathy Haertel

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• 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.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
• Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
• Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

Ensure patient safety by watching individuals on camera before the patient might have to be a 1:1.