Petrus G. ERASMUS
St. Paul,AB
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Committed HCA offers 17 years in long term healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Reliable employee seeking [Job Title] position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
03.2006 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Adhered to all resident lifting and safe lifting instructions and rules.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Complied with company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Used wheelchairs and equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Provided total hygiene care to 12 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Use software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Aide Certificate
NorQuest College
Edmonton, ABSkills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Responding to Emergencies
- Charting Expertise
- Companionship and Emotional Support
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Extendicare
03.2006 - Current
No Degree - Health Care Aide Certificate
NorQuest College
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