Yuri Harris

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
• Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming etc.)
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition
• Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments
• Perform basic nursing procedures (e.g
• Changing bandages)
• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
• Assist patients with particular issues or needs
• Provide appropriate emotional support
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
• Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
• Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
• Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
• Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

• Assist with medical care for nurses and other medical personnel with providing the best quality care possible to each and every patient
• Hand-on clinical duties with patient which includes taking and monitoring vital signs, urine for laboratory analysis; disconnect patient IV, help get dressed, discharge to vehicles
• Non-hands on clerical duties such as providing discharge instructions and patient education
• Ordering and restocking supplies, sanitize all rooms and tools
• Responsible for cleaning, reprocessing and maintaining endoscopes, instruments, and the automated scope washing systems
• Adheres to proper reprocessing/ disinfecting protocols and performs routine equipment maintenance
• Assembles procedure equipment to include scopes and physician preferences.
• Assist with medical care for nurses and other medical personnel with providing the best quality care possible to each and every patient, Hand-on clinical duties with patient which includes taking and monitoring vital signs, urine for laboratory analysis; disconnect patient IV, help get dressed, discharge to vehicles, Non-hands on clerical duties such as providing discharge instructions and patient education, Ordering and restocking supplies, sanitize all rooms and tools, Responsible for cleaning, reprocessing and maintaining endoscopes, instruments, and the automated scope washing systems, Adheres to proper reprocessing/ disinfecting protocols and performs routine equipment maintenance, Assembles procedure equipment to include scopes and physician preferences
• Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.

• Assisted with Emergency Medical Care for doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel with providing the best quality emergency care possible to each and every patient
• Hand-on clinical duties with patient which includes taking and monitoring vital signs, urine for laboratory analysis; cleaning prepping for suturing wounds; fitting patients for casts, crutches and other devices
• Non-hands on clerical duties such as taking patient histories, assisting with admitting patients into the
• ER, scheduling patient transfers, providing discharge instructions and patient education
• Scheduled appointments with and providing referrals to specialists also contacting primary care physicians for past health record
• Assisted with direct patient care and monitoring patients with physical and emotional needs.
• Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
• Monitored patient conditions and communicated changes to nursing staff and physicians.
• Managed the flow of patients through triage to ensure timely access to medical care.
• Transported patients from the ER to other departments or units throughout the hospital as needed.
• Completed documentation for each patient encounter accurately and within established timeframes.
• Provided emotional support to family members during a crisis situation or at end-of-life stages of care.
• Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
• Prepared rooms for incoming patients by ensuring that necessary equipment was available.
• Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
• Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
• Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
• Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
• Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
• Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.

• Complete written nontechnical reports documenting consumer behavior and activity
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques when interacting with consumers
• Performed general housekeeping duties and assisted in helping consumers to develop basic daily living skills
• Restocked supplies, sanitizing hospital rooms and tools, and delivering meds
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Helping clients with mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent pressure sores.
• Administering medications as prescribed and ensuring clients take them on time.
• Monitoring and documenting medication side effects or adverse reactions.
• Recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
• Observing and reporting any changes in the client's health or condition.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Feeding clients who may have difficulty eating independently.
• Assisting clients with memory impairment or cognitive disorders by using memory aids and engagement techniques.
• Encouraging mental stimulation through activities like puzzles and games.
• Transporting clients to medical appointments, social activities, and errands.
• Ensuring the client's safety during transportation.
• Handling emergencies and providing basic first aid when necessary. - Knowing how to respond to challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
• Advocating for the client's rights and needs, ensuring they receive appropriate care and services. - Reporting any instances of abuse or neglect promptly.
• Respecting the client's cultural beliefs, values, and preferences in care delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records, including care plans and progress notes.

Participating in ongoing training and education to stay updated on best practices and regulations.

Direct Care Workers play a crucial role in improving the overall well-being of individuals who require assistance.

They must be compassionate, patient, and adaptable, as the needs of clients can vary widely. Additionally, they should be aware of and adhere to ethical and legal standards in healthcare to provide safe and effective care.

• Complete written nontechnical reports documenting consumer behavior and activity
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques when interacting with consumers
• Performed general housekeeping duties and assisted in helping consumers to develop basic daily living skills
• Restocked supplies, sanitizing hospital rooms and tools, and delivering meds
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Helping clients with mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent pressure sores.
• Administering medications as prescribed and ensuring clients take them on time.
• Monitoring and documenting medication side effects or adverse reactions.
• Recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.
• Observing and reporting any changes in the client's health or condition.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Feeding clients who may have difficulty eating independently.
• Assisting clients with memory impairment or cognitive disorders by using memory aids and engagement techniques.
• Encouraging mental stimulation through activities like puzzles and games.
• Transporting clients to medical appointments, social activities, and errands.
• Ensuring the client's safety during transportation.
• Handling emergencies and providing basic first aid when necessary. - Knowing how to respond to challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
• Advocating for the client's rights and needs, ensuring they receive appropriate care and services. - Reporting any instances of abuse or neglect promptly.
• Respecting the client's cultural beliefs, values, and preferences in care delivery.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records, including care plans and progress notes.

Participating in ongoing training and education to stay updated on best practices and regulations.Direct Care Workers play a crucial role in improving the overall well-being of individuals who require assistance.
They must be compassionate, patient, and adaptable, as the needs of clients can vary widely. Additionally, they should be aware of and adhere to ethical and legal standards in healthcare to provide safe and effective care.