Personal Care Assistant
Transitions Healthcare
Duncannon, PA
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.