Patricia Neo Mubaera
El Paso,TX
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with background in providing quality patient care, including assistance with daily living activities and medical support tasks. Highlight strengths in patient communication, health education, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through effective teamwork, uplifting patient morale, and streamlining office procedures for efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care
Cape Town , Western Cape
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Assisted patients with meals and feed them
- Assisted nursing with booking patients for holidays
- Assisted nursing with BCM
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Administered medications orally or topically as prescribed by physician.
- Conducted research into new treatments that could improve patient outcomes.
- Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
- Educated patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Health Care Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care
Cape Town , Western Cape,SOUTH AFRICA
11.2017 - 01.2023
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Transported patients to different locations within the facility or to appointments outside the facility.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocked supplies as needed.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality And Tourism Management
MOTHEO FET
Bloemfontein 01-2005
Skills
- Patient hygiene management
- Conducting intakes
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Supporting personal needs
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 01.2023
Health Care Assistant
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2017 - 01.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Hospitality And Tourism Management
MOTHEO FET