Marlene Walker-Rhoden

Extendicare

05.2004 - 09.2016

Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Trained and coordinated work of new support workers.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.