Debbie Oswell

Personal Care Assistant

Prairie North Health Region

03.1997 - 06.2015

Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
Prevented injuries through diligent observation of the environment and prompt intervention when needed during mobility assistance tasks.
Facilitated client transportation to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
Assisted clients with meal planning and preparation, taking into consideration dietary restrictions and preferences for optimal nutrition.
Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
Provided respite care for families, allowing them the opportunity to recharge while ensuring their loved one received consistent quality care.
Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
Developed creative strategies for overcoming obstacles related to mobility or cognitive limitations while promoting maximum functionality in daily tasks.
Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
Empowered clients by providing education on self-care strategies and encouraging them to take an active role in their own health management.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.

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