Personal Care Attendant
Kensington Home for the Aged
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients with complex medical conditions.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients through diligent monitoring and timely assistance with daily activities.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any concerns or changes in the client''s condition to healthcare providers.
- Offered emotional support when needed establishing trust between me as the attendant and my patient.
- Managed household tasks for clients, such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and errands, creating a comfortable living environment.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Implemented individualized care plans designed by healthcare professionals to address specific client needs and goals.
- Utilized adaptive equipment like walkers or wheelchairs for aiding clients movement.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
- Provided compassionate support for clients facing physical or emotional challenges, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Provided companionship during meal times ensuring adequate nutrition intake.
- Facilitated social interaction for homebound clients through engaging conversations and recreational activities.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Assisted with mobility exercises to maintain strength in patients suffering from limited mobility.
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting care plans accordingly.
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching them essential self-care skills and encouraging autonomy.
