Nursing Assistant
Cadia Healthcare
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Employed mobility devices and mechanical equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to charge nurse and supervisor.
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and respiration to stay on top of symptoms and keep charge nurse informed of changes.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to supervisor to maintain adherence to safety protocols
