Patient Care Assistant Resume Example Houston Methodist

PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

Skills

Professional Summary

Motivated [Job Title] knowledgeable in healthcare management, hospital operations and regulatory compliance. Talent for overseeing multiple tasks while maintaining quality care. Hardworking and diligent with passion for patient advocacy. Focused Healthcare professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offering [Number] years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Responsible [Job Title] adept at supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. Dedicated to providing every patient with top-notch service and support through high-quality care and efficient management of unit documentation. Collaborative and team-oriented with healthcare staff to effectively contribute to patient needs. Detail-oriented and methodical in tracking changing conditions, collecting biological samples and ambulating patients. Hardworking Patient Care Coordinator bringing [Number] years of experience in healthcare. Expertise includes practice administration and program management. Excellent consensus builder with successful record of reaching positive patient care solutions.

Work History

Patient Care Assistant, 11/2015 to Current
Houston Methodist - Houston, TX

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Contributed to efficient unit operations by keeping patient and facility paperwork current and accurate.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions.
Evaluated effectiveness of current strategies with interdisciplinary team and utilized recommendations to make permanent improvements to care standards.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve [Skill].
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to [Job Title].
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Assisted with respiratory, cardiopulmonary and physical therapies through [Action] and [Action].
Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.
Collected and transported [Type] and [Type] specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information.
Ensured patient health and comfort by performing procedures and explaining medical practices and processes.
Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Answered over [Number] light or bell calls per shift to respond to patient requests and needs.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Assessed patients to gather medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs to assist [Job title]s with patient care initiatives.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Updated documentation and reports detailing patient activities, care actions and hospital determinations.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Patient Care Assistant, 06/2015 to 11/2015
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX

Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems.
Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.

Patient Care Assistant, 06/2012 to 05/2015
Concierge Care - Houston, TX

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas.
Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services to ensure well-being.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

Patient Care Assistant, 08/2009 to 05/2012
Beechnut Manor - Houston, TX

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

Education

Associate of Arts : Nursing, 2019Capscare Academy - Florida

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Houston Methodist
Park Manor Rehabilitation Center
Concierge Care
Beechnut Manor

School Attended

Capscare Academy

Job Titles Held:

Patient Care Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Arts : Nursing , 2019

Patient Care Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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