Shift Leader resume example

A personal care assistant does tasks that require physical contact with the patient, such as Bathing, Dressing, Grooming, Shaving, This is in addition to companionship and housekeeping duties such as cooking and light cleaning. I also help patients take their medications and should be capable of changing the bed with a patient still in it. I also help clients with tasks such as putting on support stockings or bandaging superficial wounds. I can assist with mobility, such as helping someone use a brace, walker, or wheelchair, i also provide help with their medications and should be capable of transfers to bed to wheelchair or from wheelchair to car, or wheelchair to tub an wheelchair to toilet.

• Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
• Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.