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SIYA MARIYA
Senior Care Assistant
INDIA,KERALA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
4
Languages
Work History
Saint Peter's Care HomeThrissur, Kerala,India
Senior Care Assistant
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Saint Thomas Care HomeThrissur, India
Care Assistant
01.2016 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
University of Calicut Kerala,India
Master of Science from Computer Science
06.2012 - 05.2014
Mahatma Gandhi UniversityKerala,India
Bachelor of Science from Computer
01.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
CooperativeDedicatedApplication Packages : Microsoft Office
Privacy and confidentiality
Clinical Documentation
Meal Preparation
Documenting behaviors
Medical office administration
Medical Records Management
Direct Patient Care
Responding to emergencies
Patient Assessments
Supporting personal needs
Feeding assistance expert
Patient Management
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
Saint Peter's Care Home
08.2020 - Current
Care Assistant
Saint Thomas Care Home
01.2016 - 06.2020
University of Calicut
Master of Science from Computer Science
06.2012 - 05.2014
Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor of Science from Computer
01.2008 - 05.2011