Personal Support Worker
Nalukolongo Elderly People's Home
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and to social events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming including changing sanitary diapers
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to sche
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Maintained clean personal areas.
- Conducted housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' beds clean.
- Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
- Assisted with feeding.