Esmeralda Gibson

• Work effectively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. including holds for iv and in and out catheters
• Follow procedures to ensure client and workplace safety,follow isolation requirements
• Maintain clear, respectful, and professional communication with clients, families, and healthcare teams
• Deliver safe, competent, and ethical care based on client needs, Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
• Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with best practices in health care aide services, including up to date CPR and N95 mask fitting
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Educated in connect care assisting in fast track

• Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
• Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
• Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
• Supported patient nutrition needs by preparing meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences, knowledge of the use of a feeding bag through g-tube or ng-tube
• Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns for optimal health outcomes.
• Assist parent or nurse with interchanging g-tube
• Assist with cleaning and changing gauze

Worked at:

• Foothills unit 81/82 Cardiac and 71/72 transitional unit
• South health campus unit ICU

EXPERIENCE:

• Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
• Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in connect care
• Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using evidence-based interventions.
• Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
• Performed wound care tasks under the supervision of healthcare professionals, facilitating timely healing processes.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
• Assist with catheter output and record finings
• Assist with CPR when required