Patient Care Assistant
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Supported nursing staff in monitoring patient vitals and reporting changes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure patient comfort and needs were met.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and reassurance.
- Engaged in training sessions to learn best practices for patient care techniques.
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.