Currently I care for one patient that has severe cognitive impairments including short & long term memory loss, social/maturity delays and confusion. They also suffered from multiple strokes and seizures causing extreme tremors and lack of balance/coordination. Bellow are the duties I perform.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by bathing, shaving, and brushing teeth of patient
- Hand fed patient
- Transferring from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to chair, wheelchair to toilet etc. (all with nasal canula on)
- Trained by patients physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist to do various daily exercises with patient
- Recorded BP, HR, and O2 vitals based on patients overall demeanor/face signs
- Utilized communication, empathy, and listening sills to develop an extremely positive relationship with the patient
- Participated in fun activities with patient to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide entertainment.