Katrina C.

Provides care to patients in a manner that promotes safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. * Assists patients with activities of daily living; attends to patient behavioral problems and provides assistance in crisis intervention, as needed. * Works with other members of a multi-disciplinary team in leading milieu activities such as current events groups, community meetings, goals groups, fitness groups, activities of daily living groups, and/ or recreational activities, as appropriate to the specified patient population. * Charts patient observations, following prescribed procedures and standards. * Participates in the development and implementation of patient treatment programs. * Maintains confidentiality of patient records. * May perform initial patient evaluations to determine treatment priorities; may take vital signs, weights, and urine, stool, and sputum specimens. * Attends and participates in group sessions, in-service education, and staff meetings. * Maintains established institutional policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, and safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops. * May provide liaison with patients, families of patients, or external facilities and agencies. * Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

* Helps with bathing and grooming tasks * Assists patients who need help walking or standing * Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition * Assists individuals with taking medication when needed * Assist with mobility issues, helping the client get in and out of bed, wheelchair, etc. * Document/log client's' progress and overall well being for daily reports * Assists with the collection of lab specimens

* Maintained medication stock, MAR and administered the medications. * Reviewed patients' progress and the effects of medication in the patient. * Performed cleaning of room and equipment. * Kept records of patient details, medication, billing and other activities. * Provided direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, feeding patients and assisting in examinations along with treatments

* Assisting with personal care, which may include bathroom functions, bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. * Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication. * Ensuring the client's home/room is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place. You may also be expected to assist with some light housework. * Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks. * Providing mobility assistance may be required, for example helping the client in and out of bed, a chair, or a wheelchair. * Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments. * Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs.