Karen Tarkington

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
• Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
• Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
• Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

• Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
• Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
• Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
• Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
• Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.

Plan and implement activities of daily living

Assisted with toileting

Assisted with showering

Light house cleaning

Plan and help make meals

Report changes to family