Home Health CNA
Our house home care
Greenville, North Carolina
11.2003 - 08.2013
- Helped with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a physician or therapist.
- Instructed families on proper care techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.