Nikki Frazier

DSP

Mosaic Life Care

Wallingford, CT

10.2021 - Current

Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Provided assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and undressing, grooming.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Assisted with physical therapy exercises under the direction of therapists or physicians.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Assisted in patient transfers, utilizing proper body mechanics and safety protocols.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Transported patients between departments within the hospital or other healthcare facilities.
Assisted in the preparation of meals for patients.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Explained treatment procedures to patients in an understandable manner.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Performed basic nursing care such as checking vital signs and recording data.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.