Sarah Van Buskirk

CNA

Private Duty In-Home Care

Harrisburg, PA

04.2022 - 05.2023

Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.