Personal Support Worker
Valid Manitoba Driver’s, Upsillon Care Hospital
Lagos
- Administered personal care to clients including assisting with personal bathing, ambulation and grooming
- Monitored client’s daily activities, progress and biological functions: reported concerns to the medical personnel in charge or family member
- Followed closely and completely the health care plan assignment sheet at the end of each shift
- 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.
- Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- 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.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in dementia patients, creating a safe environment for all involved.
