Monitor patient's safety and well-being, providing support and assistance as needed.
Ensure that the patient is not at risk of harm or injury in any way.
Provide companionship, comfort, and emotional support to patients.
Observe patient behavior, document changes in condition and report observations to appropriate personnel.
Assist with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation and toileting.
Help reduce anxiety levels by remaining calm and reassuring during crisis situations.
Assist nursing staff with procedures related to patient care including vital signs monitoring and specimen collection.
Document all interactions with patients accurately in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
ABA Paraprofessional
Phillipsburg School District
Phillipsburg, NJ
09.2009 - 10.2019
Organized materials and set up classroom and therapy environment prior to sessions.
Provided direct instruction to students according to individualized behavior plans.
Observed and documented student behaviors in accordance with guidelines.
Assisted in the development of data collection systems for measuring outcomes.
Encouraged positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement strategies.
Emergency Room Unit Secretary
St. Luke's Hospital
Phillipsburg, NJ
02.2010 - 01.2017
Maintained patient records and charts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as obtaining vital signs, documentation of medical histories, and updating patient information into the system.
Answered incoming calls from patients, physicians, family members and other hospital personnel; responded to inquiries or directed callers to appropriate contacts.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth operations within the ER unit.
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