Patient Care Technician
international Health Services INC
Springfield
08.2021 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care information accurately in medical records.
- Supported mobility by helping patients with walking and transferring.
- Prepared and maintained a safe, clean environment for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.