Karla G.

Provides high quality patient care and comfort in a professional manner, while promoting and encouraging independence. * Takes and records patient's vital signs and reports changes in condition to the nurse in charge. * Assists Physical therapists with rehabilitating patients. * Maintain patient's belongings in a clean and orderly fashion. * Maintain a clean and safe environment for both, the patient, and staff. * Prevents impaired skin integrity by making meaningful rounds and repositioning patients as needed. * Performs range of motion on patients to help maintain and improve mobility. * Follows safe lifting techniques and mechanical lifting instructions on patients. * Responds to call lights enthusiastically in a timely manner. * Demonstrates thorough knowledge of universal precautions, infection control, and isolation procedures. * Set up medical equipment and assist nurses with medical procedures such as wound care and other treatments. * Assist with monitoring diets and nutritional supplements for patients. * Assist the nurse in charge with admissions and discharge of patients.