09/2011 to Current Recreational Care Assistant (RCA) Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital | City, STATE, Monitor vitals, fluids, review post-op orders and orient patients to unit. Actively participate in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Provide sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Assist patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provide behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assist patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Record patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Obtain vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Partner with team of Registered Nurses to ensure overall well-being of all patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of patients. Prepare for HIPAA and JCAHO reviews, ensuring required brochures and pamphlets are available to patients in all clinics.Â