Osaro Asemota

PCA

CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES OF COOK COUNTY

02.2003 - 06.2019

Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
Educated patients on self-care techniques and disease management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health.
Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.