Healthcare Assistant with almost 4 years of experience assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Provita Care (Gemstone Care Centre)
Kamloops, BC
01.2019 - Current
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.