A compassionate and dedicated healthcare assistant with extensive hands-on experience in providing efficient care for elderly and middle-aged patients in care home settings. Expertise in managing patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities, offering them emotional, social, psychological and physical support.
Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
• Respect for resident’s rights and responsibilities
• Emotional support and bedside encouragement of patients.
Handling conflicts that may arise between residents calmly and professionally.
• Observe and report changes in resident’s condition to the Registered Practical Nurse.
• Assisted patients with walking, getting out of bed, patient ambulation.
• Aided in dressing changes or basic first aid under the supervision of the registered Nurse.
• Complete and maintenance of patient records and progress notes, as per hospital policy
• Cleaning, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment
• Responding to all client’s requests promptly and effectively
• Assisted 15+ elderly patients with activities of daily living (ADL): This includes feeding, lifts and transfers, bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, bed making and toileting.
• Performed tasks as delegated by a Registered Nurse or Registered practical Nurse in compliance with the Regulated health professionals Act (RHPA).
• Report to the Registered Practical Nurse/ Health & Wellness Manager any concerns regarding the resident’s safety.
• Provide care service according to directions on the established care plan.
• Ensured a clean, safe environment and the removal of obstructive hazards
• Assisting patients with shopping for groceries, picking up prescriptions, and other necessary errands. `
• Maintained infection control protocols, including proper sanitation, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Empathy and Compassion
Listen always and speak with kindess
Physical Stamina and exertion (Lifting, standing, walking and frequent bending movement)
Respect for diverse culture, traditions and beliefs
Effective communication (oral /written)
Problem solving
Time Management
Strict client confidentiality
Team Collaboration
Open to training
Technical skills – Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Web design, Programming
i love to exercise and keep fit
taking walks
playing football in my leisure time