Jocelynn P.

Caregiver Provide direct care to residents, recognize individual needs, encourage independence and treat each senior with respect and dignity. Assist seniors with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and other personal care needs. Assist residents with vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping and dishes. Medication Aide Assist in maintaining the physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of the residents. As per state regulations and completion of required training/certification, administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to existing treatment plans. In addition to assisting residents with medications, Medication Aide will maintain cleanliness of medicine supply room, audit medication carts and provide accurate accounting of all medications.

Providing great patient care. Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them. Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising. Turning and repositioning bedridden patients. Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences. Obtaining a wide range of information from physicians, caregivers and nurses about patient condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities. Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff. Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff. Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises or blood in urine. Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements. Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses. Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.