Health Care Assistant (intern)
Chilenje Level One Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Followed and implemented Type care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Type patient rooms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.