Health Care Assistant
University Of Utah Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.