Health Care Aid Student
Edmonton General Continuing care
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Followed infection control procedures during patient interactions.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, other healthcare personnel regarding patient needs.
- Ensured that infection control policies were followed in accordance with standards set forth by regulatory agencies.
- Assisted in feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves.
- Responded quickly to call lights, alarms and emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Provided patient care and assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
- Assisted with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted patients in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive devices safely and comfortably.
- Demonstrated respect for resident rights including privacy, dignity, autonomy, choice, self-determination, decision making capacity and confidentiality.
- Utilized effective time management skills while providing quality patient care services within an acute setting.
- Maintained a clean environment for all patients by changing linens regularly and cleaning rooms when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current patient treatments and plans of care.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.