Patricia H.

-Monitors and records patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families. -Monitors patients condition, by observing the physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. -Provide housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, prepare and serve meals and snacks, and running errands. -Assists patients with personal services, by bathing, dressing, and grooming. -Help patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene. -Help family members care for the Loves One by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient. -Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping. -Record patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions. -Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards. -Protect the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements. -Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.